Mazda RX-8 (2003-2012) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Mazda RX-8 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 RX-8

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	29	21	Minimum torque
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	39	29	Maximum torque
Radiator	Oil pan drain plug	26	19	Maximum torque
Differential	Drain plug	39	29	Minimum torque
Differential	Drain plug	54	40	Maximum torque
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	27	20	Minimum torque	M/T
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	48	35	Maximum torque	M/T
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	29	21	Minimum torque
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	39	29	Maximum torque
Oil pan	Oil pan component bolt	9	7	Minimum torque
Oil pan	Oil pan component bolt	12	9	Maximum torque
Oil pan	Oil pan component connector	8	6	Minimum torque
Oil pan	Oil pan component connector	11	8	Maximum torque
Oil pan	Oil baffle plate nuts	8	6	Minimum torque
Oil pan	Oil baffle plate nuts	11	8	Maximum torque
Oil filter	Oil strainer bolt	8	6	Minimum torque
Oil filter	Oil strainer bolt	11	8	Maximum torque
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure switch	12	9	Minimum torque
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure switch	18	13	Maximum torque
Oil dipstick	Oil filler tube, Dipstick bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	A/T
Oil dipstick	Oil filler tube, Dipstick bolt	11	8	Maximum torque	A/T
Oil feeder	Oil filler pipe nut	9	7	Minimum torque
Oil feeder	Oil filler pipe nut	13	10	Maximum torque
Oil pump	Metering oil pump bolt	8	6	Minimum torque
Oil pump	Metering oil pump bolt	11	8	Maximum torque
Oil pump	Oil nozzle	16	12	Minimum torque
Oil pump	Oil nozzle	21	15	Maximum torque
Spark plugs	Spark plug	13	10	Minimum torque
Spark plugs	Spark plug	18	13	Maximum torque
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bolt	19	14	Minimum torque
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bolt	26	19	Maximum torque
Engine mounts	Engine mount rubber (RH) bolt and nut	45	33	Minimum torque
Engine mounts	Engine mount rubber (RH) bolt and nut	63	46	Maximum torque
Engine mounts	Engine mount rubber (LH) bolt and nut	45	33	Minimum torque
Engine mounts	Engine mount rubber (LH) bolt and nut	63	46	Maximum torque
Engine mounts	Engine mount bracket (RH) bolt	37	27	Minimum torque
Engine mounts	Engine mount bracket (RH) bolt	52	38	Maximum torque
Engine mounts	Engine mount bracket (LH) bolt	37	27	Minimum torque
Engine mounts	Engine mount bracket (LH) bolt	52	38	Maximum torque
Sensor	Eccentric shaft position sensor	8	6	Minimum torque
Sensor	Eccentric shaft position sensor	11	8	Maximum torque
Sensor	Knock sensor	15	11	Minimum torque
Sensor	Knock sensor	25	18	Maximum torque
Sensor	Front heated oxygen sensor	29	21	Minimum torque
Sensor	Front heated oxygen sensor	49	36	Maximum torque
Sensor	Rear heated oxygen sensor	29	21	Minimum torque
Sensor	Rear heated oxygen sensor	49	36	Maximum torque
Sensor	ECT sensor	16	12	Minimum torque
Sensor	ECT sensor	24	18	Maximum torque
Sensor	MAF/IAT sensor screws	1	1
Sensor	BARO sensor	8	6	Minimum torque
Sensor	BARO sensor	11	8	Maximum torque
Sensor	Turbine sensor	5	4	Minimum torque
Sensor	Turbine sensor	7	5	Maximum torque
Alternator	Generator installation bolt A	38	28	Minimum torque
Alternator	Generator installation bolt A	51	38	Maximum torque
Alternator	Generator locknut B	20	15	Minimum torque
Alternator	Generator locknut B	30	22	Maximum torque
Alternator	Generator strap nuts	19	14	Minimum torque
Alternator	Generator strap nuts	26	19	Maximum torque
Starter	Starter bolts	19	14	Minimum torque	A/T
Starter	Starter bolts	25	18	Maximum torque	A/T
Starter	Starter bolts	38	28	Minimum torque	M/T
Starter	Starter bolts	51	38	Maximum torque	M/T
Battery	Battery nuts	4	3	Minimum torque
Battery	Battery nuts	7	5	Maximum torque
Battery	Battery tray bolt	8	6	Minimum torque
Battery	Battery tray bolt	11	8	Maximum torque
Battery	Ignition coil bolt	7	5	Minimum torque
Battery	Ignition coil bolt	10	7	Maximum torque
Water pump	Water pump body bolt	19	14	Minimum torque
Water pump	Water pump body bolt	26	19	Maximum torque
Water pump	Water pump pulley bolt	8	6	Minimum torque
Water pump	Water pump pulley bolt	11	8	Maximum torque
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil cooler bolt	8	6	Minimum torque
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil cooler bolt	11	8	Maximum torque
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil cooler bracket bolts	8	6	Minimum torque
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil cooler bracket bolts	11	8	Maximum torque
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil cooler hose bolts	54	40	Minimum torque
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil cooler hose bolts	69	51	Maximum torque
Fuel/Oil cooler	AT oil cooler pipe bolts	8	6	Minimum torque
Fuel/Oil cooler	AT oil cooler pipe bolts	11	8	Maximum torque
Coolant expansion tank	Coolant reserve tank nut	8	6	Minimum torque
Coolant expansion tank	Coolant reserve tank nut	11	8	Maximum torque
Radiator	Radiator bracket bolts	19	14	Minimum torque
Radiator	Oil pan drain plug	26	19	Maximum torque
Radiator	Radiator cowling bolts	4	3	Minimum torque
Radiator	Radiator cowling bolts	5	4	Maximum torque
Radiator	Thermostat cover bolt	19	14	Minimum torque
Radiator	Thermostat cover bolt	26	19	Maximum torque
Radiator	Cooling fan component bolt	8	6	Minimum torque
Radiator	Cooling fan component bolt	11	8	Maximum torque
Radiator	Cooling fans nuts	3	2	Minimum torque
Radiator	Cooling fans nuts	4	3	Maximum torque
Air conditioning	A/C compressor bolts	24	18	Minimum torque
Air conditioning	A/C compressor bolts	36	27	Maximum torque
Air conditioning	A/C drive belt tensioner nut	19	14	Minimum torque
Air conditioning	A/C drive belt tensioner nut	26	19	Maximum torque
Air conditioning	Condenser installation bolts	8	6	Minimum torque
Air conditioning	Condenser installation bolts	12	9	Maximum torque
Air conditioning	Refrigerant pressure switch	8	6	Minimum torque
Air conditioning	Refrigerant pressure switch	12	9	Maximum torque
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Idle pulley locknut	37	27	Minimum torque
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Idle pulley locknut	52	38	Maximum torque
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt pulley bolt	14	10	Minimum torque
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt pulley bolt	17	13	Maximum torque
Fuel system	Fuel distributor bolt	19	14	Minimum torque
Fuel system	Fuel distributor bolt	26	19	Maximum torque
Fuel system	Fuel tank straps bolts	43	32	Minimum torque
Fuel system	Fuel tank straps bolts	61	45	Maximum torque
Fuel system	Fuel pump cap	80	59	Minimum torque
Fuel system	Fuel pump cap	135	100	Maximum torque

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Rear differential side nuts and bolts	126	93	Bolt and nut 1 and 2, Minimum torque	M/T
Differential	Rear differential side nuts and bolts	154	114	Bolt and nut 1 and 2, Maximum torque	M/T
Differential	Rear differential side nuts and bolts	75	55	Bolt and nut 3, Minimum torque	M/T
Differential	Rear differential side nuts and bolts	93	69	Bolt and nut 3, Maximum torque	M/T
Differential	Rear differential side nuts and bolts	126	93	Bolt and nut 1 and 2, Minimum torque	A/T
Differential	Rear differential side nuts and bolts	154	114	Bolt and nut 1 and 2, Maximum torque	A/T
Differential	Rear differential side nuts and bolts	75	55	Bolt and nut 3, Minimum torque	A/T
Differential	Rear differential side nuts and bolts	93	69	Bolt and nut 3, Maximum torque	A/T
Differential	Oil fill plug	39	29	Minimum torque
Differential	Oil fill plug	54	40	Maximum torque
Differential	Drain plug	39	29	Minimum torque
Differential	Drain plug	54	40	Maximum torque
Differential	Ring gear to Differential gear case bolts	69	51	Minimum torque
Differential	Ring gear to Differential gear case bolts	83	61	Maximum torque
Differential	Bearing cap bolts	73	54	Minimum torque
Differential	Bearing cap bolts	107	79	Maximum torque
Differential	Drive pinion locknut	128	94	Minimum torque
Differential	Drive pinion locknut	284	209	Maximum torque
Wheel hub assembly	Rear wheel hub locknut	235	173	Minimum torque
Wheel hub assembly	Rear wheel hub locknut	275	203	Maximum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal stroke locknut A	10	7	Minimum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal stroke locknut A	15	11	Maximum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal stroke locknut C	12	9	Minimum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal stroke locknut C	17	13	Maximum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal push rod nut	12	9	Minimum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal push rod nut	17	13	Maximum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch pipe	13	10	Minimum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch pipe	22	16	Maximum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch release cylinder bolt	19	14	Minimum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch release cylinder bolt	26	19	Maximum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch release cylinder body bleeder screw	6	4	Minimum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch release cylinder body bleeder screw	9	7	Maximum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch master cylinder nut	19	14	Minimum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch master cylinder nut	26	19	Maximum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch master cylinder body bolt	20	15	Minimum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch master cylinder body bolt	30	22	Maximum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch cover bolt	18	13	Minimum torque
Clutch assembly	Clutch cover bolt	27	20	Maximum torque
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel locknut	392	289	Minimum torque
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel locknut	490	361	Maximum torque
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive plate mounting bolts	41	30	Minimum torque
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive plate mounting bolts	62	46	Maximum torque
Flywheel/Flex plate	Driven plate installation bolts	34	25	Minimum torque	A/T
Flywheel/Flex plate	Driven plate installation bolts	49	36	Maximum torque	A/T
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	27	20	Minimum torque	M/T
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	48	35	Maximum torque	M/T
Transmission fluid pan	Oil filler plug	27	20	Minimum torque	M/T
Transmission fluid pan	Oil filler plug	48	35	Maximum torque	M/T
Transmission fluid pan	Oil pan bolts	7	5	Minimum torque	A/T
Transmission fluid pan	Oil pan bolts	9	7	Maximum torque	A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission installation bolt	37	27	Minimum torque	M/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission installation bolt	52	38	Maximum torque	M/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission installation bolt	37	27	Minimum torque	A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission installation bolt	52	38	Maximum torque	A/T
Transmission mount/case	Neutral switch to Transmission case	30	22	Minimum torque	M/T
Transmission mount/case	Neutral switch to Transmission case	39	29	Maximum torque	M/T
Transmission adapter	Extension housing bolt	50	37	Minimum torque
Transmission adapter	Extension housing bolt	55	41	Maximum torque
Torque converter	Torque converter installation nuts	34	25	Minimum torque	A/T
Torque converter	Torque converter installation nuts	49	36	Maximum torque	A/T
Transfer	Shift lever component bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	M/T
Transfer	Shift lever component bolt	11	8	Maximum torque	M/T
Transfer	Selector lever nut	8	6	Minimum torque	A/T
Transfer	Selector lever nut	11	8	Maximum torque	A/T
Transfer	Manual shaft lever component nut	11	8	Minimum torque	A/T
Transfer	Manual shaft lever component nut	15	11	Maximum torque	A/T
Drive/Axle shaft	Propeller shaft nut	45	33	Carbon-fiber propeller shaft, Minimum torque
Drive/Axle shaft	Propeller shaft nut	59	44	Carbon-fiber propeller shaft, Maximum torque
Drive/Axle shaft	Propeller shaft nut	45	33	Steel propeller shaft, Minimum torque
Drive/Axle shaft	Propeller shaft nut	59	44	Steel propeller shaft, Maximum torque

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end locknut	37	27	Minimum torque
Tie rod end	Tie rod end locknut	49	36	Maximum torque
Tie rod end	Tie rod inner nut	69	51	Minimum torque
Tie rod end	Tie rod inner nut	98	72	Maximum torque
Steering rack	Steering gear and linkage installation bolts	74	55	Minimum torque
Steering rack	Steering gear and linkage installation bolts	105	77	Maximum torque
Steering shaft	Steering shaft nuts	16	12	Minimum torque
Steering shaft	Steering shaft nuts	23	17	Maximum torque
Steering shaft	Intermediate shaft bolt	18	13	Minimum torque
Steering shaft	Intermediate shaft bolt	27	20	Maximum torque
Steering wheel	Steering wheel locknut	39	29	Minimum torque
Steering wheel	Steering wheel locknut	49	36	Maximum torque

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold stay bolt	31	23	Minimum torque	M/T
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold stay bolt	46	34	Maximum torque	M/T
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold stay bolt	19	14	Minimum torque	A/T
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold stay bolt	26	19	Maximum torque	A/T
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold bracket bolt	31	23	Minimum torque
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold bracket bolt	46	34	Maximum torque
Muffler	Main silencer clamp	40	30	Minimum torque
Muffler	Main silencer clamp	54	40	Maximum torque
Catalytic converter	Exhaust manifold to Catalytic converter nut	38	28	Minimum torque
Catalytic converter	Exhaust manifold to Catalytic converter nut	51	38	Maximum torque
Catalytic converter	Middle pipe to Catalytic converter nut	44	32	Minimum torque
Catalytic converter	Middle pipe to Catalytic converter nut	60	44	Maximum torque

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front caliper body bolt	22	16	Minimum torque
Disc brake	Front caliper body bolt	31	23	Maximum torque
Disc brake	Rear caliper body bolt	22	16	Minimum torque
Disc brake	Rear caliper body bolt	31	23	Maximum torque
Disc brake	Front caliper and mounting support bolt	78	58	Minimum torque
Disc brake	Front caliper and mounting support bolt	102	75	Maximum torque
Disc brake	Rear mounting support bolt	49	36	Minimum torque
Disc brake	Rear mounting support bolt	69	51	Maximum torque
Disc brake	Front disc plate screws	10	7	Minimum torque
Disc brake	Front disc plate screws	15	11	Maximum torque
Disc brake	Front caliper body bleeder screw	7	5	Minimum torque
Disc brake	Front caliper body bleeder screw	10	7	Maximum torque
Disc brake	Rear caliper body bleeder screw	7	5	Minimum torque
Disc brake	Rear caliper body bleeder screw	10	7	Maximum torque
Brake line	Brake pipe	13	10	With ABS, Minimum torque
Brake line	Brake pipe	22	16	With ABS, Maximum torque
Brake line	Brake pipe	13	10	With DSC, Minimum torque
Brake line	Brake pipe	17	13	With DSC, Maximum torque
Brake line	Front brake hose bolt	22	16	Minimum torque
Brake line	Front brake hose bolt	28	21	Maximum torque
Brake line	Rear brake hose bolt	22	16	Minimum torque
Brake line	Rear brake hose bolt	28	21	Maximum torque
Brake booster	Power brake unit nut	19	14	Minimum torque
Brake booster	Power brake unit nut	26	19	Maximum torque
Brake booster	Power brake unit locknut	16	12	Minimum torque
Brake booster	Power brake unit locknut	22	16	Maximum torque
Brake pedal	Brake pedal bolt and nut	19	14	Minimum torque
Brake pedal	Brake pedal bolt and nut	26	19	Maximum torque
Brake pedal	Push rod locknut	16	12	Minimum torque
Brake pedal	Push rod locknut	22	16	Maximum torque
Brake pedal	Accelerator pedal bolt	8	6	Minimum torque
Brake pedal	Accelerator pedal bolt	11	8	Maximum torque
Master cylinder	Master cylinder nut	12	9	Minimum torque
Master cylinder	Master cylinder nut	15	11	Maximum torque
Parking brake	Parking brake lever bolt	19	14	Minimum torque
Parking brake	Parking brake lever bolt	26	19	Maximum torque
Parking brake	Front parking brake cable bolt	8	6	Minimum torque
Parking brake	Front parking brake cable bolt	11	8	Maximum torque
Parking brake	Rear parking brake cable bolt	19	14	Minimum torque
Parking brake	Rear parking brake cable bolt	26	19	Maximum torque
ABS	Front ABS wheel speed sensor wiring harness bolt	19	14	Minimum torque
ABS	Front ABS wheel speed sensor wiring harness bolt	3	2	Maximum torque
ABS	Rear ABS wheel speed sensor bolts	19	14	Minimum torque
ABS	Rear ABS wheel speed sensor bolts	26	19	Maximum torque

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Wheel nuts	88	65	Minimum torque
Wheels	Wheel nuts	118	87	Maximum torque
Struts	Front suspension tower bar plate nut	18	13	Minimum torque
Struts	Front suspension tower bar plate nut	27	20	Maximum torque
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber upper nut	31	23	Minimum torque
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber upper nut	46	34	Maximum torque
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber upper nut	31	23	Minimum torque
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber upper nut	46	34	Maximum torque
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber lower bolt and nut	78	58	Minimum torque
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber lower bolt and nut	103	76	Maximum torque
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber lower bolt	88	65	Minimum torque
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber lower bolt	119	88	Maximum torque
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber bracket bolt and nuts	37	27	Minimum torque
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber bracket bolt and nuts	52	38	Maximum torque
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer bracket nut	35	26	Minimum torque
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer bracket nut	50	37	Maximum torque
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bracket nut	18	13	Minimum torque
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bracket nut	27	20	Maximum torque
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer control link nuts	43	32	Minimum torque
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer control link nuts	61	45	Maximum torque
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Rear stabilizer control link upper nut	43	32	Minimum torque
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Rear stabilizer control link upper nut	61	45	Maximum torque
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Rear stabilizer control link lower nut	43	32	Minimum torque
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Rear stabilizer control link lower nut	61	45	Maximum torque
Control arm	Front upper arm bolts	84	62	Minimum torque
Control arm	Front upper arm bolts	98	72	Maximum torque
Control arm	Front lower arm nut	118	87	Minimum torque
Control arm	Front lower arm nut	137	101	Maximum torque
Control arm	Rear toe control link outer nut	31	23	Minimum torque
Control arm	Rear toe control link outer nut	42	31	Maximum torque
Trailing arm	Rear trailing link upper nut	76	56	Minimum torque
Trailing arm	Rear trailing link upper nut	102	75	Maximum torque
Trailing arm	Rear trailing link lower bolt	76	56	Minimum torque
Trailing arm	Rear trailing link lower bolt	102	75	Maximum torque
Trailing arm	Rear trailing link upper ball joint nut	55	41	Minimum torque
Trailing arm	Rear trailing link upper ball joint nut	75	55	Maximum torque
Ball joint	Front upper arm ball joint nut	56	41	Minimum torque
Ball joint	Front upper arm ball joint nut	72	53	Maximum torque
Ball joint	Front lower arm ball joint nut	109	80	Minimum torque
Ball joint	Front lower arm ball joint nut	141	104	Maximum torque

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