Power steering adjuster washer

Technical Area Steering & Suspension
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  1. My model of MX-5 is: NA
  2. I’m based near: __W Yorks
  3. I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: __Power steering.

Hi all,

I have been trawling the interweb and found many dead ends.
I am looking for the spacer which is between the adjuster spring and shim of the power steering rack (to adjust how stiff the steering is). I have recently opened mine and found it was missing - It was a reconditioned one fitted before I purchased. I have de powered mine and it feels like there is some play which I believe may be due to this spring not being present?

Any help/advise would be greatly appreciated.

John.

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Not sure what model you have, or the part you are referring to, but have you checked the comprehensive Miata parts diagrams on miata.net, or the Roadster parts listings elsewhere:

https://www-do--da-co-jp.translate.goog/sun-mec/partslist.html?_x_tr_sch=http&_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

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That should tell you the part numbers, and if the part you are looking for is even available from Mazda.

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This is for an NA with power steering - 32-11x?
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Need to check the years. There were revisions over time, with the biggest change in around 1994-1995. Given the change improved feel, this part might have been part of that change.

For NA8C-1xxxxx:

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NA02-32-11X is the part number for a bag of bits, was 2000 yen in 2011 (old prices)

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Thanks - I have found a potential supplier however in the US. I have contacted several parts suppliers but so far unwilling to send the part Im after without wanting to send a complete rack for obvious reasons. Im just reluctant to purchase a complete rack if I do not need to :frowning:

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$52, replacement part

Given US Mazda dealers are carrying this, why not check with your local Mazda dealer. If you have UK spec car, just need VIN. If a Roadster, you need a dealer with the worldwide EPC to access Japanese VINs. Some do. Even if the part is in Japan, they can get it shipped to the dealership in a week, FOC.

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