Mazda CX-7 (2006-2012) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Mazda CX-7 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Mazda CX-7

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Drain plug	39	29	Minimum torque
Differential	Drain plug	54	40	Maximum torque
CVs	Drain plug	42	31	Minimum torque	2WD
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	24	18	Minimum torque	AW6A-EL
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	55	41	Maximum torque	AW6A-EL
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	24	18	Minimum torque	AW6AX-EL
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	55	41	Maximum torque	AW6AX-EL
Wheels	Wheel nuts	88	65	Minimum torque
Wheels	Wheel nuts	118	87	Maximum torque

To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Differential oil temperature sensor	13	10	Minimum torque	AWD
Differential	Differential oil temperature sensor	17	13	Maximum torque	AWD
CVs	Join shaft bolt	19	14	Minimum torque	AWD
CVs	Join shaft bolt	27	20	Maximum torque	AWD
Drive/Axle shaft	Output shaft to Companion flange bolts	41	30	Minimum torque	AWD
Drive/Axle shaft	Output shaft to Companion flange bolts	54	40	Maximum torque	AWD

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end ball joint nut	47	35	Minimum torque	AWD
Tie rod end	Tie rod end ball joint nut	59	44	Maximum torque	AWD

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Trailing arm	Rear trailing link bolt	98	72	Minimum torque	AWD
Trailing arm	Rear trailing link bolt	120	89	Maximum torque	AWD

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to