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1983 Mazda RX7

For www.iluvmyrx7.com

Sunday, August 26, 2001 08:20PM

1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove

brake caliper and hang out of the way. Remove grease cap, cotter pin,

nut lock and spindle nut. Remove washer and outer wheel bearing.

Remove hub/rotor assembly.

2) Remove backing plate. Disconnect brake line from strut

assembly. Remove bolts attaching steering knuckle arm to strut

assembly. Remove nuts attaching strut assembly and remove strut.

Disassembly

1) Clamp strut in vise. Compress coil spring. Remove cap,

lock nut and washer from top of piston rod. Remove strut assembly

mount, thrust bearing and spring seat. Remove coil spring, dust boot

and damper.

2) Remove cap nut and seal. Pry "O" ring from piston guide

rod. Pull piston rod and pressure tube assembly out of strut tube.

Remove strut from vise and drain fluid, if used.

NOTE: Do not remove piston rod, guide or base valve from pressure

tube. Service as a complete assembly only.

Inspection

Check strut tube for cracks or damage. Check rubber parts for

deterioration or damage. Inspect coil spring for signs of fatigue or

damage. Replace parts as needed.

Reassembly

1) Clamp strut in vise. Insert pressure tube and piston rod

assembly into strut tube. Fill strut tube with shock absorber fluid,

if used. See STRUT RESERVOIR VOLUME table in this article.

2) Fit pilot (49 0259 590) over threads of piston rod. Apply

grease to lip of oil seal and insert cap nut through pilot onto piston

rod. Tighten cap nut and pull out piston rod. Seat piston and torque

cap nut. Install coil spring and remaining hardware in reverse order

of disassembly.

Installation

1) To install, reverse removal procedures. Place triangle in

its original position. Adjust wheel bearings. See WHEEL BEARING

ADJUSTMENT in this article. Measure the distance between level ground

and headlights on.

2) The difference between headlights should not exceed 0.59"

(15mm). If height is not within specifications, adjust the difference

by inserting adjusting plates between mount and front suspension

tower. Do not use more than two adjusting plates on one side.

STRUT RESERVOIR VOLUME TABLE

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Application Ounces (cc)

RX7 ........................................... 7.61 (225)

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