SUSPENSION - FRONT
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1983 Mazda RX7
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Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Sunday, August 26, 2001 08:20PM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
1983 SUSPENSION
Mazda - Suspension - Front
RX7
DESCRIPTION
Mazda uses independent front suspension with MacPherson type
struts. Strut assemblies mount between lower control arms and upper
fender panels. Strut assemblies consist of inner shock absorbers and
coil springs surrounding outside of strut tube housing.
The steering knuckle is connected to lower control arm and
strut. Lower control arms pivot at crossmember and are connected by
ball joints to steering knuckle. Some models are equipped with a
stabilizer bar. Strut rods are installed to maintain alignment and
stability.
ADJUSTMENT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES in WHEEL
ALIGNMENT section.
WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove brake caliper and hang
out of the way. Remove brake caliper adapter. Remove grease cap,
cotter pin and nut lock. Tighten spindle nut to 18-22 ft. lbs.
(24-30 N.m).
2) Turn hub a few times to seat bearings. Loosen nut.
Install one wheel bolt and attach spring scale. Gradually tighten
spindle nut until a preload reading of 1.0-1.4 lbs. (.45-.64 kg) is
obtained.
BALL JOINT CHECKING
1) Disconnect strut assembly and tie rod end from steering
knuckle arm. Check ball joint dust boot for cracks or other damage.
Rotate ball joint stud several times to settle ball joint.
2) Attach spring scale to tie rod hole. Support knuckle with
finger and measure torque required to turn ball joint. If scale
reading is less than 1 lbs. (0.5 kg), replace ball joint and lower
control arm as an assembly.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
WHEEL BEARING
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