1985 Mazda RX-7 SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Ignition System: Overhaul: Disassembly

  1. Remove distributor cap, rotor and seal cover. See Figure. Remove igniters and attaching screws from distributor housing. Remove clips holding vacuum diaphragm links. Remove attaching screws and vacuum control units from distributor housing. Remove condenser.
  2. Remove reluctor shaft attaching screw from end of shaft. Remove pick-up coil base bearing attaching screws. Remove reluctor, reluctor shaft, pick-up coils and coil base bearing assembly from top of distributor drive shaft.
  3. Remove reluctor from reluctor shaft using puller. Remove spring pin. Remove governors by removing springs. Drive lock pin out of drive gear using a small drift. Remove gear and washers. Remove drive shaft through top of distributor housing.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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