RX7 2RTR-1308cc 80 (1984)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Preliminary Checks
1.
Ensure tire pressure is as specified by manufacturer.
2.
Inspect ball joints and steering linkage for excessive looseness. Repair as required.
3.
Ensure vehicle is level and has no luggage or passenger load.
4.
Ensure difference in height from center of wheel to fender brim between right and left sides is equal.
Camber
FRONT
1.
Raise and support front of vehicle, then open hood.
2.
Remove four shock absorber mounting block to fender attaching nuts.
3.
Push mounting block downward and turn it until specified angles are obtained.
4.
Install four shock absorber mounting block to fender attaching bolts. Torque bolts to 22-27 ft.lbs. on 1984-87 models, 29-43 ft.lbs. on 1988 RX-7
and 34-46 ft.lbs. on 1988 626 and MX-6.
REAR
Camber is not adjustable and is set to specifications during production. Whenever camber is moved out of specified angle, check all parts of rear
suspension and body alignment. Repair or replace defective part(s) as required.
Caster
1.
Raise and support front of vehicle, then open hood.
2.
Remove four shock absorber mounting block to fender attaching nuts.
3.
Push mounting block downward and turn it until specified angles are obtained.
4.
Install four shock absorber mounting block to fender attaching bolts. Torque bolts to 22-27 ft.lbs. on 1984-87 models, 29-43 ft.lbs. on 1988 RX-7
and 34-46 ft.lbs. on 1988 626 and MX-6.
King Pin Inclination
King pin inclination is not adjustable and is set to specifications during production. Whenever king pin inclination is moved out of specified angle, check
all parts of front suspension and body alignment. Repair or replace defective part(s) as required.
Toe-In
FRONT
1.
Loosen left and right tie rod locknuts.
2.
Turn both tie rods the same amount until specified adjustment is obtained. Both tie rods have right hand threads.
3.
Torque tie rod locknut to 25-29 ft.lbs. on GLC and 2 wheel drive 323 models, 25-37 ft.lbs. on 323 models with all wheel drive, 51-58 ft.lbs. on
1984-87 626, 1984-88 RX-7 and Pickup models and 1988 929, or 51-72 ft.lbs. on 1988 626 and MX-6 models.
4.
If boot is twisted, loosen boot band and straighten.
Turning Angle
FRONT
Steering angle is not adjustable on these models.
