Flywheel Installation Note
- Clean the crankshaft thread holes.
- Install the flywheel to the crankshaft.
- Hand-tighten the new flywheel lock bolts.
- Install the SST
to the flywheel.
G35M-R manual transaxle models
Fig 1: Locking Flywheel Using SST & Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence (G35M-R Manual Transaxle Models)Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
A65M-R manual transaxle models
- Gradually tighten the flywheel lock bolts in a crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque
G35M-R manual transaxle models
108-115 N.m {11.1-11.7 kgf.m, 79.7-84.8 ft.lbf}
A65M-R manual transaxle models
73-87 N.m {7.5-8.8 kgf.m, 54-64 ft.lbf}