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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 11:52 AM
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how to remove and replace rear upper control arm?

Is there anything really technical about it? Do I need special tools. A general step by step would be nice.

thanks
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:13 PM
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1: Get a Mazda maintenance manual.

It tells how and even has pictures.

Normal tools is all that is needed, plus a jack.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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Thanks,

I dont have a manual and prefer not to spend 75 bucks for it.

I'm sure someone has done this and would not mind telling me how, thanks!
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:20 PM
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If ya don't want to get the FSM, I am sure you can figure it out by looking at the thing. If you can take something apart and put it back together I am sure you will be fine

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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:21 PM
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If ya don't want to get the FSM, I am sure you can figure it out by looking at the thing. If you can take something apart and put it back together I am sure you will be fine

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thanks ben, that was insightful. I really appreciate it.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by ZeroBanger
Thanks,

I dont have a manual and prefer not to spend 75 bucks for it.
Then take the tire off and look at it yourself It's obvious and not hard.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:35 PM
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Forget it. I asked a ******* question. I help you guys on this ******* forum every ******* chance I get. If you dont want to answer a ******* question then dont.

I'll take the ******* thing off and fix the ******* thing. Thanks for all your ******* help.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:46 PM
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You shouldn't use the same cuss work more than once in the same sentence. Doing so shows a true lack of vocabulary.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:52 PM
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Originally posted by ZeroBanger
Forget it. I asked a ******* question. I help you guys on this ******* forum every ******* chance I get. If you dont want to answer a ******* question then dont.

I'll take the ******* thing off and fix the ******* thing. Thanks for all your ******* help.
Three of us basically chimed in and said not to worry about it, it isn't hard. We figured you were smart enough to look at it yourself and figure it out.

I guess we were wrong.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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Re: how to remove and replace rear upper control arm?

Originally posted by ZeroBanger
Is there anything really technical about it?
No.

Originally posted by ZeroBanger

Do I need special tools?
No.

Originally posted by ZeroBanger
A general step by step would be nice.?
Jack up car and remove wheel.

Remove lower strut through bolt from upper a-arm.

Remove upper strut mounting nuts and remove strut.

Remove upper mounting bolt from upright.

Remove inner mounting bolt from upper arm.

Remove arm.

Install is the reverse of removal.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 03:24 PM
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3rd gen factory service manual

http://www.iluvmyrx7.com/1993_factor...ice_manual.htm

please don't flame Im only trying to help
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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Hey David, you can borrow my service manual.
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