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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bolts 18-26 (24-36)
A/C Drive Belt Tensioner Nut 27.5-38.2 (37.2-51.9)
Automatic Transmission Cooler Line Bolt-To-Transmission 18-25 (24.4-33.8)
Bracket Plate-To-Exhaust Manifold 23-33 (31-46)
Caliper Mounting Bolt 57.9-75.1 (78.5-101.8)
Catalytic Converter Nut 28.1-37.6 (38-50.9)
Clutch Cover Bolt 13-19.5 (17.6-26.5)
Clutch Slave Cylinder Bolts 13.7-18.8 (18.6-25.5)
Counterweight Lock Nut 290-490 (393-664)
Drive Belt Pulley-To-Crankshaft Bolt 126-152 (14.2-17.2)
Drive Plate/Flywheel Bolts (A/T) (1) 30.4-45.5 (41.2-61.8)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 11.6-17.3 (15.7-23.5)
Engine Hanger Bolt 14-19 (19-26)
Exhaust Manifold Nuts 31-44 (42-60)
Flywheel Lock Nut (M/T) 289-361 (392-490
Front Heated Oxygen Sensor 21.3-36.1 (30-49)
Front Strut Lower Bolt/Nut 57.7-76.2 (78.2-103.3)
Front Suspension Tower Bar Nut
Driver Side 34.1-46.3 (46.1-62.8)
Passenger Side 13-19.5 (17.6-26.5)
Front Tunnel Member Bolt 13.8-18.8 (18.6-25.5)
Fuel Distributor Bolt 13.7-18.9 (18.6-25.5)
Generator
Adjustment Bolt 15-22 (20-30)
Mounting Bolt 28-37 (38-50)
Generator Strap 14-19 (19-26)
Heat Insulator Bolt 16-22.4 (21.7-30.4)
Idler Pulley Lock Nut 27.5-38.2 (37.2-51.8)
Intake Manifold Bolt 13.7-18.9 (18.6-25.5)
Intermediate Shaft Bolt 13-19.5 (17.6-26.4)
Knock Sensor 14-15 (19-20)
Middle Pipe-To-Converter Nut 33-44 (44-60)
Oil Drain Plug 22-29 (30-39)
Oil Hose Through Bolt 40-50 (54-69)
Oil Nozzle 11.4-15.1 (15.7-20.6)
Power Plant Frame Bolt 55-68.7 (74.6-93.1)
Power Plant Frame Nut 93-113.5 (126-154)
Right/Left Engine Mount Bracket-To-Block Bolt/Nut 31.8-44.8 (43.1-60.7)
Right/Left Engine Mount-To-Rubber Engine Mount Bolt 7.5-38.2 (37.3-51.8)
Right/Left Rubber Engine Mount-To-Frame Bolt/Nut 33.3-46.3 (45.1-62.8)
Rear Tunnel Member 13-19.4 (17.6-26.3)
Starter Bolts
A/T 14-18 (19-25)
M/T 29-37 (38-51)
Thermostat Housing Bolts 14-19 (19-26)
Torque Converter Bolts 26-36 (35-49)
Transmission-To-Engine Bolts 28-38 (37-52)
Universal Joint Bolt/Nut 36.2-43.5 (49-59)
Water Pump Bolts 14-19 (19-26)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Air Cleaner Insulator Bolt/Nut 69-95.6 (7.8-10.8)
AIR Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut 69-95.6 (7.8-10.8)
Air Pump Bracket-To-Air Pump Bolt 69-95.6 (7.8-10.8)
AIR Valve Nut 69-95.6 (7.8-10.8)
Auxiliary Port Valve 44.2-62 (5-7)
BARO Sensor Bolt 69-95 (7.8-10.8)
Battery Clamp Nut 35-61 (3.9-6.9)
Battery Tray Bolt 70-94 (7.9-10.7)
Eccentric Shaft Position Sensor 71-97 (8-11)
Fresh Air Duct Bolt 69-95.6 (7.8-10.8)
Generator Terminal "B" Nut 86.8-130.1 (9.8-14.7)
Ignition Coil Bolt 62-86 (6.9-9.8)
Lower Extension Manifold Bolt 69-95.6 (7.8-10.8)
Mass Air Flow Sensor Screw 4.9-7.5 (0.55-0.85)
Metering Oil Pump Bolt 87-122 (10-14)
Oil Baffle Plate Nut 71-97 (8-11)
Oil Filler Pipe Nut 79-112 (8.9-12.7)
Oil Level Switch Nut 71-97 (8-11)
Oil Pan Bolts 78-104 (9-12)
Oil Pressure Switch 105-155 (12-18)
Oil Pump Cover Bolts 53-80 (6-9)
Oil Strainer Bolt 71-97 (8-11)
PCM Cover Bolt 69-95.5 (7.8-10.8)
PCM Mounting Bracket-To-PCM Bolt 24-32 (2.7-3.7)
Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Bolt 96.8-112 (9.8-12.7)
Secondary Shuttle Valve Bolt 11.5-16.9 (1.3-1.9)
Spark Plug 114-156 (13-18)
Starter Solenoid Terminal "B" Nut 86.8-103.5 (9.8-11.7)
Throttle Body Bolts 69-95.6 (7.8-10.8)
Transmission Cooler Line Retainer Clip Bolt 71-97 (8-11)
Upper Extension Manifold Bolt 69-95.6 (7.8-10.8)
Variable Dynamic Effect Intake-Air Solenoid Valve Bolt 69-95.6 (7.8-10.8)
Water Pump Pulley Bolts 71-97 (8-11)
(1) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 1.
(2) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 2.
(3) See Fig 3
Fig 1: Drive Plate Tightening Sequence
G00356222Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
G00356221Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 3: Transverse Member Torque Specifications
G00356220Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.