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Old 06-04-09, 11:10 PM
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DIY Completed: Brakes, Rotory Engine Overhaul, Suspension alignment, air bags, etc.

Just in case you guys are interested here are some DIY writeups completed for the 1993-1995 Mazda RX-7. Let me know if you guys see any errors.

- Air Bags. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Air Conditioning. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- ABS system. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- AC compressor servicing. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Cooling system specs. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Differential overhaul. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Disc brakes. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Drive belt adjustment. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Electrical component locator. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Engie cooling fans. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Front Suspension, ball joints, wheel bearing, etc. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Starter. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Jacking and hoisting. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Maintenance info. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Manual Ac and Heater systems. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Steering system, power and pinon. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Alignment procedures. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Rear Suspension, wheel bearings, control arms, etc. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Ride height adjustment. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Steering Column. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Rotary Engine Overhaul. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.
- Wheel Alignment specs. Camber, toe, caster, etc. Mazda RX-7 1993-1995 FD3S.

More updates coming soon...
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Old 06-05-09, 12:52 AM
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this will surely help out a few ppl.
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Old 06-05-09, 04:28 AM
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Congrats,this is a must for any Fd owner!!!
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Old 06-05-09, 12:08 PM
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The diff. case & oil pan should not used as jacking points.
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Old 06-05-09, 12:11 PM
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sticky time!
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Old 06-05-09, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Prometheus
The diff. case & oil pan should not used as jacking points.

I hope he was trying to indicate the cross member. Now, i know its not right but i have jacked my Fd on its diff. housing for 14 years.
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Old 06-05-09, 12:27 PM
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Um, why not just get this info from the FSM?

You can even open it in the garage and drop it a few times w/o breaking the laptop screen.
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Im pretty sure the service manual says to jack on the crossmember/front subframe and diff...

I use the diff and theres no problems...
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Old 06-06-09, 03:51 PM
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There's nothing wrong with jacking the car up from the diff case, just use an aluminum jack or a pad to prevent fin deformation.
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Old 06-06-09, 06:04 PM
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How is this different from the FSM?
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Old 06-07-09, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Socamoto
Im pretty sure the service manual says to jack on the crossmember/front subframe and diff...

I use the diff and theres no problems...
Bingo. I do the same, just protect it a little like it has been mentioned.
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Old 06-08-09, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by oo7arkman
Bingo. I do the same, just protect it a little like it has been mentioned.
If you guys are worried about causing damage then use a wooden block or a bunch of dirty shop towels under the jack to the diff.
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Another great thread, thanks OP!
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