Mazda 1983 RX7 - Suspension - Rear; Coil Spring Removal and Installation; RX7 Rear Suspension Assembly

SUSPENSION - REAR
Article Text
1983 Mazda RX7
For www.iluvmyrx7.com
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Sunday, August 26, 2001 08:21PM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
1983 SUSPENSION
Mazda Rear Suspension
RX7
DESCRIPTION
The RX7 rear suspension consists of upper and lower control
links, vertically mounted shock absorbers and coil springs. A 3-piece
Watts linkage is used to control side-to-side movement. A stabilizer
bar is installed in some models.
Fig. 1: RX7 Rear Suspension Assembly
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
COIL SPRING
Removal (RX7)
Raise vehicle and support lower link brackets (front side).
Remove wheel assemblies. Support rear axle housing. Disconnect shock
absorber lower end. Disconnect upper and lower link pivot bolts at
axle housing. Disconnect front end of stabilizer bar, if used.