1983 Mazda RX-7 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1983 Mazda RX-7 applies to a 2-door coupe offered in four trims: GS, GSL, Limited Edition and S. The listed engine displaces 1.1L, is naturally aspirated and burns gasoline. The manual sets out its specifications, diagnostics and torque values and gives procedures for fuel, ignition and cooling, with further procedures and specifications for the transmission, drivetrain, brakes, suspension and steering, and wiring diagrams for the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 1.1L — naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• GS
• GSL
• Limited Edition
• S

Known issues on the 1983 RX-7. One recall sits on the federal record for the 1983 RX-7. It involved certain 1983 RX-7 cars with rear-wheel drive: where roads are heavily salted, salt can wear through the dust seal on the idler arm, after which the arm's pin corrodes, freezes and breaks, and a broken pin could lead to a loss of steering control and a crash. The pin was replaced with a corrosion-resistant upgrade. The manual gives procedures, specifications and torque values for the steering and suspension, idler arm included.