Alignment TSB

[unwrittenLaw]

Did anyone ever find out if there was a TSB and what the number is. I did a search but couldn't find it. I asked my dealer to check it out since it pulls to the left a little..So the tech drives it and they say they didnt notice it...WTF..So if i had a TSB number to refernce about new alignment specs, maybe that would help..

 

[CRDMS1]

Found this...

02-002/02 MAZDASPEED PROTEGE - TOE-IN SPECIFICATION ADJUSTMENT DURING PDI

I found the text with the specs once but I can't seem to find it now. At any rate...that's it.

Peace...(hippy)

 

[changedman]

Are you sure what you're expierencing isn't torque pull or a crowned road?

 

[unwrittenLaw]

Pretty sure...

 

[APEXistud]

I remember that the MP3 had the same problem, but it pulled to the right. When I went to the dealership to get it fixed, the told me that it was a crowned road. I told him that I tested it on a completely flat road and it still pulled. Then this asshole tried to tell me that sometimes the road is crowned but you can't see it. So after that visit I gave up. I say go to the dealership, ask if you can take a mechanic with you for a minute and show him yourself.

 

[Chojin]

Hey Everyone,

Here is the Exact TSB:

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02-002/02 MAZDASPEED PROTEGE - TOE-IN SPECIFICATION ADJUSTMENT DURING PDI

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

All 2003 and 2003.5 MAZDASPEED Protege models

DESCRIPTION

The MAZDASPEED versions of the Protege models requires less toe-in than the settings provided at the factory for both front and rear. At the time of pre-delivery inspection, the total toe-in setting must be reduced to the setting outlined in this bulletin.

NOTE: The purpose of the toe settings below is to provide a slight " total toe-out " condition.

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT INFORMATION

Adjust tire inflation pressures to 32 PSI cold for both front and rear tires.

On the alignment rack, reduce total toe-in to the following specification.

Front total toe-in (-1.0 1.0 mm, -0.04 0.04 in, -06' 6')

Rear total toe-in (-1.0 1.0 mm, -0.04 0.04 in, -06' 6')

Inspect that the following settings are still within specification.

Caster angle (Front: 201' 1)

Kingpin angle (Front: 1259')

Camber angle (Front: -058' 1)

Camber angle (Rear: -048' 1)

Verify adjustment.

PDI CLAIM INFORMATION

The PDI time has been increased for the MAZDASPEED Protege model to include the toe adjust alignment procedure. Do not enter claim for the alignment procedure when performing PDI for this vehicle.
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Regards.

-Shawn

 

[1338]

i have already gave yall this infomation. the thread is called alignment spec.
when my name was trekv2

 

[1338]

I remember that the MP3 had the same problem, but it pulled to the right. When I went to the dealership to get it fixed, the told me that it was a crowned road. I told him that I tested it on a completely flat road and it still pulled. Then this asshole tried to tell me that sometimes the road is crowned but you can't see it. So after that visit I gave up. I say go to the dealership, ask if you can take a mechanic with you for a minute and show him yourself.

he is correct about not being able to not see a crown in the road.
we just had a strip of road repaved in front of my shop and it will pull any car to the left. but you can not see it. then when i go out the main road the car tracts stright again.

 

[APEXistud]

he is correct about not being able to not see a crown in the road.
we just had a strip of road repaved in front of my shop and it will pull any car to the left. but you can not see it. then when i go out the main road the car tracts stright again.

I knew that he was probably right, but I didn't want to believe him out of frustration and ignorance. It also bothered me that he wouldn't even take the car in to have it checked for me.

 

[Albert]

Ok, I just got back from getting my MSP aligned after putting on new springs. I printed the TSB and took it in with me (to Belle Tire). When I got my car back, he said that those specs were incorrect because there is no kingpin to have a kingpin angle! So he used his specs, which are for a 2002 Protege w/16" wheels.

Did I get screwed, or was he right? This is the second alignment I've gotten (1st was free from the dealer) and both times they used these specs.

HELP! I want to know once-and-for-all what the deal is with my alignment.

I can post the spec sheet they gave me if anyone can interpret it and tell me if it's ****** ...