Locknut Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Tighten a new locknut with the torque recorded at the drive pinion preload adjustment using the SST.
- Verify that the drive pinion preload is within the specification.
- If not within the specification, perform the preload adjustment again.
Drive pinion preload
- 1.3-1.7 N.m {14-17 kgf.cm, 12-15 in.lbf}