Alignment Specifications (CANADIAN) (CAT. N, NO. 95-02)

Publication date: 1995-01-01
Reference number: CAT. N, NO. 95-02

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (CANADIAN)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): CAT. N, NO. 95-02, Date of Issue: January, 1995

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Models: 1993-95 Mazda Models (Except 1994-95 B-Series) (Canada)

Category: N - Steering

Bulletin No.: 95-02

Date: January, 1995

APPLICABLE MODELS

All models except 1994-95 B-Series.

DESCRIPTION

This bulletin provides background information on standard specification and measuring conditions for wheel alignment.

Measured vales are not absolute. Variations occur between technician, equipment and the condition of the vehicle at the time of measurement. To avoid unnecessary adjustments, specifications and measurement conditions have been changed in the Workshop Manual. These changes are described below.

NOTE: Changes in the specifications do not imply that alignment tolerances have increased during production. Vehicle alignment is set to the median specifications during production and technicians should also use median specifications during alignment adjustment.

Fig 1: NEW SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

VEHICLE PREPARATION AND CONDITION

The vehicle should have:
- No Passengers
- No Luggage
- Gas Tank Full, Radiator And Engine Oil To The Specified Levels
- Spare Tire, Jack And Tools Stored In Designated Areas
- Tire Pressure Checked And, If Necessary, Adjusted
  NOTE: If the specifications are different (depending on load conditions), adjust the pressure for the lightest load.

The table below contains examples of front caster specifications based on fuel tank level.

CASTER SPECIFICATION

Fuel Gauge Indication	Front Caster (Shown in degrees, minutes)
Empty	3 degrees 05' to 5 degrees 05'
1/4	3 degrees 10' to 5 degrees 10'
1/2	3 degrees 15' to 5 degrees 15'
3/4	3 degrees 20' to 5 degrees 20'
Full	3 degrees 25' to 5 degrees 25'
Specifications may differ between models.

Follow the operating procedures specified for the alignment equipment being used.
Prior to measuring the current settings, firmly push the vehicle bumper up and down to stabilize the vehicle's height.