Mazda BT-50 1 (2006-2011) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Yien Yien Chan Engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering
Updated: February 22, 2024

By Rudolf Stricker - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Mazda BT-50 1 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 BT-50 1

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Drain plug	39	29	Minimum	Front Rear
Differential	Drain plug	54	40	Maximum	Front Rear
Steering wheel	Steering wheel	8	6

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Production years: 2006 - 2011
Generation: 1
Type of van: pickup
Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Baffle plate	7	5	Minimum	Manual
Oil pan	Baffle plate	10	7	Maximum	Manual
Sensor	Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)	8	6	Minimum	Manual
Sensor	Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)	11	8	Maximum	Manual
Sensor	Neutral switch	25	18	Minimum	Manual Rear
Sensor	Neutral switch	34	25	Maximum	Manual Rear

drivetrain torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Clutch assembly	Clutch hub component	22	16	Minimum	Manual
Clutch assembly	Clutch hub component	30	22	Maximum	Manual
Transmission fluid pan	Transmission oil filter plug	40	30	Minimum	Manual
Transmission fluid pan	Transmission oil filter plug	59	44	Maximum	Manual
Transmission fluid pan	Transmission case	31	23	Minimum	Manual
Transmission fluid pan	Transmission case	46	34	Maximum	Manual
Transmission fluid pan	Front cover to transmission case	19	14	Minimum	Manual
Transmission fluid pan	Front cover to transmission case	25	18	Maximum	Manual

steering torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Idler arm	Idler gear shaft retaining bolt	79	58	Minimum	Manual
Idler arm	Idler gear shaft retaining bolt	117	86	Maximum	Manual

exhaust torque settings

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

brakes torque settings

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

suspension torque settings

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

general torque settings

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

Example of a BT-50 1 — By Rudolf Stricker - Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 3.0

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