Mazda 1983 RX7 - Shock Absorber; Upper;Lower Links and Watt Links; Stabilizer Bar

SUSPENSION - REAR
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1983 Mazda RX7
For www.iluvmyrx7.com
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Sunday, August 26, 2001 08:21PM
Disconnect Watt links at axle housing. Slowly lower rear axle and
remove coil springs.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedures. Install coil spring
with painted mark pointing toward rear of vehicle. Install left hand
shock absorber lower end attaching bolt with head pointing toward
center of vehicle. Tighten hardware to specified torque with vehicle
resting on floor.
SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal (RX7)
Raise vehicle and support lower link bracket (front side).
Remove wheel assembly. Remove side trim in luggage compartment and
disconnect shock absorber upper end. Disconnect shock absorber lower
end and remove shock absorber.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedures. Install left hand
shock absorber lower end attaching bolt with head pointing toward
center of vehicle.
UPPER/LOWER LINKS & WATT LINKS
Removal (RX7)
Raise vehicle and support lower link bracket (front side).
Support rear axle if Watt links are being removed. Remove wheel
assemblies. Remove link attaching hardware and remove links.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedures. Install Watt link
with painted mark near hub and facing front of vehicle. Install upper
link rear bolt with head pointing toward center of Vehicle. Tighten
hardware to specified torque with vehicle resting on floor.
STABILIZER BAR
Removal (RX7)
Raise vehicle and support lower link bracket (front side)
Remove wheel assemblies. Remove stabilizer bar attaching hardware and
remove stabilizer bar.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedures. Tighten hardware to
specified torque with vehicle resting on floor.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)