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
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 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
Starter	Starter bolts	19	14	Minimum torque	A/T
Starter	Starter bolts	25	18	Maximum torque	A/T

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	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
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	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	A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission installation bolt	52	38	Maximum torque	A/T
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	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

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold stay bolt	19	14	Minimum torque	A/T
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold stay bolt	26	19	Maximum torque	A/T

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

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