1994 Mazda RX-7 Control Arm, Coil Springs, Steering Knuckle, Strut Housing

Coil Springs, Control Arm Installation and Repair Tips for 1994 Mazda RX-7

• Q:

  What precautions should be taken when working with Coil Springs on a front shock absorber on 1994 Mazda RX-7?

  A:

  The spring of the front shock absorber is tensed and its dismantling cannot be carried out without a special compressor. Clamp the shock in a vise, squeeze the spring and extract parts as needed. Check the spring, making sure it is not damaged, and place it in back in. Calm down; otherwise it is dangerous.
• Q:

  How to properly replace the control arm and knuckle arm on 1994 Mazda RX-7?

  A:

  Lift up the car and put up some supports like stands and then take off the front wheel. Disassemble the end of the tie-rod and tension rod and the suspension arm along with the knuckle arm. Check for damage, change parts when needed, and assemble, following correct specifications of torque. Last but not least, test drive the car and check its alignment.