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
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	30	22	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	41	30	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	10	7	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	14	10	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
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
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	30	22	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	41	30	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pan	Oil pan bolts	17	13	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pan	Oil pan bolts	23	17	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pan	Oil pan-transaxle bolts	37	27	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pan	Oil pan-transaxle bolts	52	38	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Oil filter	Oil filter drain plug	9	7	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil filter	Oil filter drain plug	11	8	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Oil filter	Oil filter cover	30	22	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil filter	Oil filter cover	35	26	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Oil filter	Oil strainer bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil filter	Oil strainer bolt	12	9	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure switch	12	9	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure switch	18	13	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Oil dipstick	Dipstick pipe bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil dipstick	Dipstick pipe bolt	12	9	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pump	Oil pump bolts	8	6	Step 1, Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pump	Oil pump bolts	12	9	Step 1, Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pump	Oil pump bolts	17	13	Step 2, Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pump	Oil pump bolts	23	17	Step 2, Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pump	Oil pump driven sprocket bolt	20	15	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pump	Oil pump driven sprocket bolt	62	46	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pump	Oil pump chain tensioner bolts	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pump	Oil pump chain tensioner bolts	12	9	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pump	Oil pump chain guide bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Oil pump	Oil pump chain guide bolt	12	9	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	3	2	Step 1, Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	11	8	Step 1, Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	13	10	Step 2, Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	17	13	Step 2, Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	43	32	Step 3, Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	47	35	Step 3, Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Cylinder head	Cylinder head cover bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Cylinder head	Cylinder head cover bolt	10	7	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	10	7	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	14	10	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bolt	17	13	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bolt	23	17	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Throttle body	Throttle body bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Throttle body	Throttle body bolt	12	9	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Engine block	Cylinder block lower blind plug	18	13	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Engine block	Cylinder block lower blind plug	22	16	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	No.1 engine mount bolt	85	63	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	No.1 engine mount bolt	117	86	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	No.3 engine mount bolts and nuts	75	55	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	No.3 engine mount bolts and nuts	105	77	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	No.3 engine mount stud bolts	7	5	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	No.3 engine mount stud bolts	13	10	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	No.1 engine mount bracket	93	69	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	No.1 engine mount bracket	117	86	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	No.4 engine mount bracket	67	49	Installation position 1-3, Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	No.4 engine mount bracket	93	69	Installation position 1-3, Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	No.4 engine mount bracket	75	55	Installation position 4, Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	No.4 engine mount bracket	105	77	Installation position 4, Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	Engine front cover bolts	8	6	Bolts 1-18, Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	Engine front cover bolts	12	9	Bolts 1-18, Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	Engine front cover bolts	40	30	Bolts 19-22, Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	Engine front cover bolts	55	41	Bolts 19-22, Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	Engine front cover upper blind plug	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	Engine front cover upper blind plug	12	9	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	Engine front cover lower blind plug	10	7	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Engine mounts	Engine front cover lower blind plug	14	10	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	MAF/IAT sensor	1	1		L3 With TC
Sensor	Front HO2S	29	21	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	Front HO2S	49	36	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	Rear HO2S	29	21	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	Rear HO2S	49	36	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	ECT sensor	10	7	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	ECT sensor	14	10	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	MAP/Boost air temperature sensor	5	4	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	MAP/Boost air temperature sensor	7	5	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	CKP sensor	6	4	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	CKP sensor	8	6	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	CMP sensor	6	4	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	CMP sensor	8	6	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	KS attachment bolt	16	12	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	KS attachment bolt	24	18	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Sensor	Input/Turbine speed sensor	4	3	Minimum torque	L3 With TC AW6A-EL
Sensor	Input/Turbine speed sensor	7	5	Maximum torque	L3 With TC AW6A-EL
Sensor	Input/Turbine speed sensor	4	3	Minimum torque	L3 With TC AW6AX-EL
Sensor	Input/Turbine speed sensor	7	5	Maximum torque	L3 With TC AW6AX-EL
Alternator	Generator bolts	38	28	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Alternator	Generator bolts	51	38	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Alternator	Generator duct nuts	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Alternator	Generator duct nuts	11	8	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Starter	Starter bolt	38	28	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Starter	Starter bolt	51	38	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Battery	Positive battery cable	3	2	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Battery	Positive battery cable	5	4	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Battery	Negative battery cable	3	2	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Battery	Negative battery cable	5	4	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Battery	Battery clamp nuts	5	4	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Battery	Battery clamp nuts	7	5	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Battery	Battery tray bolts	9	7	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Battery	Battery tray bolts	13	10	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Camshaft	Camshaft cap bolts	5	4	Step 1, Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Camshaft	Camshaft cap bolts	9	7	Step 1, Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Camshaft	Camshaft cap bolts	14	10	Step 2, Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Camshaft	Camshaft cap bolts	17	13	Step 2, Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Camshaft	Exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt	69	51	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Camshaft	Exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt	75	55	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Camshaft	OCV bolts	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Camshaft	OCV bolts	12	9	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley lock bolt	96	71	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley lock bolt	104	77	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Water pump	Water pump bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Water pump	Water pump bolt	12	9	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Water pump	Water pump pulley bolt	17	13	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Water pump	Water pump pulley bolt	23	17	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil cooler bolt	34	25	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil cooler bolt	40	30	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel/Oil cooler	ATF oil cooler pipe bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel/Oil cooler	ATF oil cooler pipe bolt	11	8	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Intercooler	Charge air cooler bolt	19	14	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Intercooler	Charge air cooler bolt	26	19	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Intercooler	Charge air cooler cover bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Intercooler	Charge air cooler cover bolt	11	8	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Radiator	Radiator drain plug	2	1		L3 With TC
Radiator	Cooling fan nuts	5	4	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Radiator	Cooling fan nuts	8	6	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Radiator	Fan control module bolts	2	1	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Radiator	Fan control module bolts	3	2	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Radiator	Thermostat component bolts	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Radiator	Thermostat component bolts	12	9	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Front drive belt idler pulley bolt	20	15	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Front drive belt idler pulley bolt	30	22	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Chain tensioner bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Chain tensioner bolt	12	9	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Chain guide bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Chain guide bolt	12	9	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
PCM	PCM bracket nuts	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
PCM	PCM bracket nuts	11	8	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel system	Fuel tank strap bolts	43	32	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel system	Fuel tank strap bolts	61	45	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel system	Fuel filler pipe bolts	9	7	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel system	Fuel filler pipe bolts	13	10	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel system	Fuel pump resistor	4	3	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel system	Fuel pump resistor	6	4	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel system	Fuel delivery pipe bolts	17	13	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel system	Fuel delivery pipe bolts	23	17	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel system	High pressure fuel pump bolts	9	7	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel system	High pressure fuel pump bolts	12	9	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel system	High pressure fuel pump cover bolts	17	13	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Fuel system	High pressure fuel pump cover bolts	23	17	Maximum torque	L3 With TC

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
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	43	32	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	64	47	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold insulator (lower) bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold insulator (lower) bolt	11	8	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold insulator (upper) bolts	8	6	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold insulator (upper) bolts	11	8	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Turbo	Turbocharger nut	38	28	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Turbo	Turbocharger nut	51	38	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
EGR	EGR valve bolts	20	15	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
EGR	EGR valve bolts	30	22	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Catalytic converter	WU-TWC nut	38	28	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Catalytic converter	WU-TWC nut	51	38	Maximum torque	L3 With TC
Catalytic converter	WU-TWC bracket bolts	38	28	Minimum torque	L3 With TC
Catalytic converter	WU-TWC bracket bolts	51	38	Maximum torque	L3 With TC

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