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
Starter	Starter bolts	38	28	Minimum torque	M/T
Starter	Starter bolts	51	38	Maximum torque	M/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	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
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 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	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
Transfer	Shift lever component bolt	8	6	Minimum torque	M/T
Transfer	Shift lever component bolt	11	8	Maximum torque	M/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	31	23	Minimum torque	M/T
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold stay bolt	46	34	Maximum torque	M/T

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

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

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