Is it wise for a home mechanic to attempt disassembling a MacPherson strut shock absorber, or should they seek professional help on 1987 Mazda RX-7?

Removal and replacement of shock is a complex work that needs to be clean. Before a home mechanic tries to do the job, he should know how it is disassembled, because it can be more prudent to have the cartridge replaced by a dealer or a professional repair shop. The first step involves forcing the piston rod into the shock absorber body.

Genuine 1987 Mazda RX-7 Shock Absorber

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1987 Mazda RX-7 Strut Part Number: FB44-34-900C
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper Left, Front; Strut
- Position: Left
- Item Weight: 10.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: FB44-34-900C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1987 Mazda RX-7 Submodels:
- 10th Anniversary, Base, Base 2+2, Convertible, GTU, GTUs, GXL, GXL 2+2, LX, LX 2+2, SE, SE 2+2, Sport, Turbo | 2 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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1987 Mazda RX-7 Strut Part Number: FB44-34-700C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper Right, Front; Strut
- Position: Right
- Item Weight: 10.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: FB44-34-700C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1987 Mazda RX-7 Submodels:
- 10th Anniversary, Base, Base 2+2, Convertible, GTU, GTUs, GXL, GXL 2+2, LX, LX 2+2, SE, SE 2+2, Sport, Turbo | 2 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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1987 Mazda RX-7 Strut Part Number: FB44-28-700C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Strut
- Item Weight: 6.00 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: FB44-28-700C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 1987 Mazda RX-7 Submodels:
- 10th Anniversary, Base, Base 2+2, Convertible, GTU, GXL, GXL 2+2, LX, LX 2+2, SE, SE 2+2, Sport, Turbo | 2 Cyl 1.3 L GAS

1987 Mazda RX-7 Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: Is it wise for a home mechanic to attempt disassembling a MacPherson strut shock absorber, or should they seek professional help on 1987 Mazda RX-7?
A: Removal and replacement of shock is a complex work that needs to be clean. Before a home mechanic tries to do the job, he should know how it is disassembled, because it can be more prudent to have the cartridge replaced by a dealer or a professional repair shop. The first step involves forcing the piston rod into the shock absorber body.