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

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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 | |
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Differential | Drain plug | 39 | 29 | Minimum torque |
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Differential | Drain plug | 54 | 40 | Maximum torque |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 27 | 20 | Minimum torque |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 48 | 35 | Maximum torque |
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Wheels | Wheel nuts | 88 | 65 | Minimum torque |
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Wheels | Wheel nuts | 118 | 87 | Maximum torque |
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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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- Production years: 2003 - 2012
- Type of van: car
- Model variant: Base
All Torque Settings in Tables
engine torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Oil dipstick | Oil filler tube, Dipstick bolt | 8 | 6 | Minimum torque |
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Oil dipstick | Oil filler tube, Dipstick bolt | 11 | 8 | Maximum torque |
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Starter | Starter bolts | 19 | 14 | Minimum torque |
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Starter | Starter bolts | 25 | 18 | Maximum torque |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Differential | Rear differential side nuts and bolts | 126 | 93 | Bolt and nut 1 and 2, Minimum torque |
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Differential | Rear differential side nuts and bolts | 154 | 114 | Bolt and nut 1 and 2, Maximum torque |
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Differential | Rear differential side nuts and bolts | 75 | 55 | Bolt and nut 3, Minimum torque |
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Differential | Rear differential side nuts and bolts | 93 | 69 | Bolt and nut 3, Maximum torque |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Driven plate installation bolts | 34 | 25 | Minimum torque |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Driven plate installation bolts | 49 | 36 | Maximum torque |
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Transmission fluid pan | Oil pan bolts | 7 | 5 | Minimum torque |
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Transmission fluid pan | Oil pan bolts | 9 | 7 | Maximum torque |
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Transmission mount/case | Transmission installation bolt | 37 | 27 | Minimum torque |
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Transmission mount/case | Transmission installation bolt | 52 | 38 | Maximum torque |
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Torque converter | Torque converter installation nuts | 34 | 25 | Minimum torque |
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Torque converter | Torque converter installation nuts | 49 | 36 | Maximum torque |
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Transfer | Selector lever nut | 8 | 6 | Minimum torque |
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Transfer | Selector lever nut | 11 | 8 | Maximum torque |
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Transfer | Manual shaft lever component nut | 11 | 8 | Minimum torque |
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Transfer | Manual shaft lever component nut | 15 | 11 | Maximum torque |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold stay bolt | 19 | 14 | Minimum torque |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold stay bolt | 26 | 19 | Maximum torque |
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brakes torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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suspension torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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general torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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