How to remove and install the front shock absorber assembly on 1989 Mazda RX-7?

Lift front on stands, remove wheel and hub. Remove bolts and lift off backing plate. Pull out hose clip, remove lower knuckle bolts, scribe alignment triangle, remove nuts and remove shock. Reassemble aligning triangle, loosely install nuts, fit lower bolts (short front, long rear), tighten, secure hose clip and hub.

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1989 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 1989 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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1989 Mazda RX-7 Strut Part Number: FC02-28-700
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Strut
- Item Weight: 5.70 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: FC02-28-700
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 1989 Mazda RX-7 Submodels:
- Base, Convertible, GTU, GTUs, GXL, GXL 2+2, Turbo | 2 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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1989 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 1989 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

1989 Mazda RX-7 Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: How to remove and install the front shock absorber assembly on 1989 Mazda RX-7?
A: Lift front on stands, remove wheel and hub. Remove bolts and lift off backing plate. Pull out hose clip, remove lower knuckle bolts, scribe alignment triangle, remove nuts and remove shock. Reassemble aligning triangle, loosely install nuts, fit lower bolts (short front, long rear), tighten, secure hose clip and hub.