Torque Settings for Mazda BT-50 3 (2020-on)

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Mazda BT-50 3 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 3

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Drain plug	29.4	22	Min 29.4 Nm, Max 41.2 Nm. Install with a new washer.	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Spark plugs	Glow plug	15	11	Min 15 Nm, Max 20 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C

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Production years: 2020 - present
Generation: 3
Type of van: pickup
Model variant: Base

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Drain plug	29.4	22	Min 29.4 Nm, Max 41.2 Nm. Install with a new washer.	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil pan	Front crossmember bolt	54.9	40	Min 54.9 Nm, Max 80.4 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil pan	Front crossmember screw lock nut	94.2	69	Min 94.2 Nm, Max 115.7 Nm. Apply screw lock nut agent.	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil pan	Oil pan mounting bolt	54.9	40	Min 54.9 Nm, Max 80.4 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil pan	Oil pan mounting screw lock nut	94.2	69	Min 94.2 Nm, Max 115.7 Nm. Apply screw lock nut agent.	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil pump	Fuel injection pump pulley bolt	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil pump	Oil pump	18.6	14	Min 18.6 Nm, Max 25.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil pump	Oil pump cover bolt	8.8	6	Min 8.8 Nm, Max 12.7 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil pump	Control plunger, plunger spring to Oil pump body	24.5	18	Min 24.5 Nm, Max 33.3 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil cooler	Dipstick pipe bolt	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil cooler	Thermostat case nut	18.6	14	Min 18.6 Nm, Max 25.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil cooler	Oil cooler body bolt	18.6	14	Min 18.6 Nm, Max 25.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil cooler	Coolant reserve tank bolt	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil cooler	Radiator upper seal bolt	18.6	14	Min 18.6 Nm, Max 25.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil cooler	Lower radiator cowling bolt	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil cooler	Thermostat cover bolt	18.6	14	Min 18.6 Nm, Max 25.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil filter	Oil strainer bolt	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil filter	Oil piper bolt	18.6	14	Min 18.6 Nm, Max 25.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure switch bolts	11.8	9	Min. 11.8 Nm, Max. 17.6 Nm. Apply silicone sealant.	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Fuel system	Joint hose clamp bolt	7.9	6	Except Hi-Rider. Min 7.9 Nm, Max 10.7 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Joint hose clamp bolt	7.9	6	Except Hi-Rider. Min 7.9 Nm, Max 10.7 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Joint hose clamp bolt	7.9	6	Min 7.9 Nm, Max 10.7 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Joint hose clamp bolt	7.9	6	Min 7.9 Nm, Max 10.7 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Joint hose clamp bolt	7.9	6	Min 7.9 Nm, Max 10.7 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Under guard bolt	32	24	Except Hi-Rider. Min 32 Nm, Max 46 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Under guard bolt	32	24	Except Hi-Rider. Min 32 Nm, Max 46 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Under guard bolt	32	24	Min 32 Nm, Max 46 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Under guard bolt	32	24	Min 32 Nm, Max 46 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Under guard bolt	32	24	Min 32 Nm, Max 46 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Under guard lock nut	16	12	Except Hi-Rider. Min 16 Nm, Max 22 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Under guard lock nut	16	12	Except Hi-Rider. Min 16 Nm, Max 22 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Under guard lock nut	16	12	Min 16 Nm, Max 22 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Under guard lock nut	16	12	Min 16 Nm, Max 22 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Under guard lock nut	16	12	Min 16 Nm, Max 22 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Under guard nut and washer	11.8	9	Except Hi-Rider. Min 11.8 Nm, Max 16.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Under guard nut and washer	11.8	9	Except Hi-Rider. Min 11.8 Nm, Max 16.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Under guard nut and washer	11.8	9	Min 11.8 Nm, Max 16.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Under guard nut and washer	11.8	9	Min 11.8 Nm, Max 16.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Under guard nut and washer	11.8	9	Min 11.8 Nm, Max 16.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Under guard nut and washer	11.8	9	Except Hi-Rider. Min 11.8 Nm, Max 16.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Under guard nut and washer	11.8	9	Except Hi-Rider. Min 11.8 Nm, Max 16.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Under guard nut and washer	11.8	9	Min 11.8 Nm, Max 16.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Under guard nut and washer	11.8	9	Min 11.8 Nm, Max 16.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Under guard nut and washer	11.8	9	Min 11.8 Nm, Max 16.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Fuel gauge sender unit	1.1	1	Except Hi-Rider. Min 1.1 Nm, Max 2.1 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Fuel gauge sender unit	1.1	1	Except Hi-Rider. Min 1.1 Nm, Max 2.1 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Fuel gauge sender unit	1.1	1	Min 1.1 Nm, Max 2.1 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Fuel gauge sender unit	1.1	1	Min 1.1 Nm, Max 2.1 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Fuel gauge sender unit	1.1	1	Min 1.1 Nm, Max 2.1 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Rollover valve	1.1	1	Except Hi-Rider. Min 1.1 Nm, Max 2.1 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Rollover valve	1.1	1	Except Hi-Rider. Min 1.1 Nm, Max 2.1 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Rollover valve	1.1	1	Min 1.1 Nm, Max 2.1 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Rollover valve	1.1	1	Min 1.1 Nm, Max 2.1 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Rollover valve	1.1	1	Min 1.1 Nm, Max 2.1 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Fuel-filler pipe	2.5	2	Except Hi-Rider. Min 2.5 Nm, Max 4.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Fuel-filler pipe	2.5	2	Except Hi-Rider. Min 2.5 Nm, Max 4.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Fuel-filler pipe	2.5	2	Min 2.5 Nm, Max 4.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Fuel-filler pipe	2.5	2	Min 2.5 Nm, Max 4.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Fuel-filler pipe	2.5	2	Min 2.5 Nm, Max 4.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Dust cover	2.5	2	Except Hi-Rider. Min 2.5 Nm, Max 3.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Dust cover	2.5	2	Except Hi-Rider. Min 2.5 Nm, Max 3.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Dust cover	2.5	2	Min 2.5 Nm, Max 3.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Dust cover	2.5	2	Min 2.5 Nm, Max 3.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Dust cover	2.5	2	Min 2.5 Nm, Max 3.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Fuel inlet pipe	2.5	2	Except Hi-Rider. Min 2.5 Nm, Max 4.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Fuel inlet pipe	2.5	2	Except Hi-Rider. Min 2.5 Nm, Max 4.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x2
Fuel system	Fuel inlet pipe	2.5	2	Min 2.5 Nm, Max 4.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Fuel inlet pipe	2.5	2	Min 2.5 Nm, Max 4.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Fuel system	Fuel inlet pipe	2.5	2	Min 2.5 Nm, Max 4.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C 4x4
Cylinder head	Cylinder head cover bolt	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Cylinder head	Cylinder head gasket	29	21	Step 1	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Cylinder head	Cylinder head gasket	29	21	Step 2 re-tighten addtion 90°-105°	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolt A	17.6	13	Min 17.6 Nm, Max 19.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Cylinder head	Cylinder head	43.1	32	Min 43.1 Nm, Max 60.8 Nm. Use bolt 99784 1020 or M10X1.28, 8T, length 20 mm (0.79 in).	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Spark plugs	Glow plug cord	0.8	1	Min 0.8 Nm, Max 1.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Spark plugs	Glow plug terminal	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Spark plugs	Glow plug	15	11	Min 15 Nm, Max 20 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Spark plugs	Glow plug relay	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	MAF sensor/IAT sensor No. 2 to Air cleaner cover	0.55	0	Min 0.55 Nm, Max 0.82 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	Air intake hose gasket bolt	2	1	Min 2 Nm, Max 3 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	Air cleaner element to air cleaner case	7.9	6	Min 7.9 Nm, Max 11.7 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	Fresh-air duct to air cleaner case	6.9	5	Min 6.9 Nm, Max 9.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	VBC solenoid valve	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	Turbo charger outlet hose gaskets	4.9	4		2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	Turbo charger outlet pipe gaskets	4.9	4		2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	Charge air cooler inlet hose gaskets	4.9	4		2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	Charge air cooler outlet hose gaskets	4.9	4		2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	Charge air cooler outlet pipe gaskets	4.9	4		2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	Charge air cooler outlet pipe bolts	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	Charge air cooler air outlet hose gaskets	4.9	4		2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	Vacuum pipe bolts	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	Intake shutter valve	19	14	Min 19 Nm, Max 25 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	Boost sensor/IAT sensor No. 1	19	14	Min 19 Nm, Max 25 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Intake manifold	EGR control solenoid valve bracket	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Engine mounts	Engine mount nut	53.9	40	Min 53.9 Nm, Max 76.4 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Battery	Negative battery cable	2.9	2	Min 2.9 Nm, Max 4.9 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Battery	Negative battery cable to battery clamp	3.4	3	Min 3.4 Nm, Max 4.9 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Battery	Positive battery cable	2.9	2	Min 2.9 Nm, Max 4.9 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Starter	Terminal B cable	9.8	7	Min 9.8 Nm, Max 11.7 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Starter	Starter mount	38	28	Min 38 Nm, Max 51 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Starter	Rear housing bolt	2	1	Min 2 Nm, Max 4.9 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Starter	Rear housing center bolt	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 12.7 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Starter	Magnetic switch	6.9	5	Min 6.9 Nm, Max 12.7 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Starter	Front cover bolt	4.9	4	Min 4.9 Nm, Max 9.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Alternator	B terminal cable	9.8	7	Min 9.8 Nm, Max 14.7 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Alternator	Generator lock nut	12	9	Min 12 Nm, Max 25 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Alternator	Generator mounting nut A	18.6	14	Min 18.6 Nm, Max 25.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Alternator	Generator mounting nut B	37	27	Min 37.3 Nm, Max 52 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Alternator	Front cover lock nut	3.5	3	Min 3.5 Nm, Max 5.4 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Alternator	Front cover adjusting bolt	2.9	2	Min 2.9 Nm, Max 4.9 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Alternator	Pulley	98	72	Min 98 Nm, Max 137 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Alternator	Brush holder bolts	2.9	2	Min 2.9 Nm, Max 4.9 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Alternator	Rectifier	2.9	2	Min 2.9 Nm, Max 4.9 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Alternator	End ring	12.7	9	Min 12.7 Nm, Max 18.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Camshaft	Camshaft pulley bolts	123	91	Min 123 Nm, Max 140 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Camshaft	Seal plate bolts	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Camshaft	Rocker arm	20	15	Min 20 Nm, Max 24 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Camshaft	Lock nut	20	15	Min 20 Nm, Max 24 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Camshaft	Pivot	15	11	Min 15 Nm, Max 19 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Camshaft	Cooling fan nut	18.6	14	Min 18.6 Nm, Max 25.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Camshaft	Timing gear cover	18.6	14	Min 18.6 Nm, Max 25.5 Nm. Use sealant.	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Camshaft	Camshaft position sensor (CMP)	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Water pump	Water pump bolt	18.6	14	Min 18.6 Nm, Max 25.5 Nm. Use sealant.	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley bolt	392	289	Min 392 Nm, Max 441 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Crankshaft	Crankshaft position sensor (CKP) installation bolt	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 9.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Belt tensioner	Generator locknut A	18.6	14	Min 18.6 Nm, Max 25.5 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Belt tensioner	Generator bolt B	7.8	6	Min 7.8 Nm, Max 9.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Belt tensioner	Generator mouting bolt C	37.3	28	Min 37.3 Nm, Max 51.9 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Belt tensioner	A/C ccompressor locknut A	37.3	28	Min 37.3 Nm, Max 52 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Belt tensioner	Tensioner bolt C	37	27	Min 37 Nm, Max 52 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Belt tensioner	Tensioner bolt B	7.9	6	Min 7.9 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Belt tensioner	Idler	37	27	Min 37 Nm, Max 52 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Belt tensioner	Auto tensioner	39	29		2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
PCM	PCM bracket bolts	7.9	6	Min 7.9 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C

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

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Main silencer	Bolt to Oxidation catalytic converter	64	47	Min 64 Nm, Max 89 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Front pipe	Bolt to Oxidation catalytic converter	37	27	Min 37 Nm, Max 52 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Front pipe	Bolt A, B	37	27	Min 37 Nm, Max 52 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Front pipe	Nut C	19	14	Min 19 Nm, Max 25 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold insulator bolts	7.9	6	Min 7.9 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Exhaust manifold	Turbocharger insulator bolt	7.9	6	Min 7.9 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Exhaust manifold	Water pipe bolt	7.9	6	Min 7.9 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Exhaust manifold	Oil pipe bolt	7.9	6	Min 7.9 Nm, Max 10.8 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Exhaust manifold	Oil hose (supply) nut B	14.7	11	Min 14.7 Nm, Max 20.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Exhaust manifold	Oil hose (supply) nut A	11.8	9	Min 11.8 Nm, Max 17.6 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Exhaust manifold	Turbocharger to exhaust manifold	22	16	Min 22 Nm, Max 27 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold bolt	22	16	Min 22 Nm, Max 27 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Exhaust manifold	EGR pipe to EGR cooler	19	14	Min 19 Nm, Max 25 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Exhaust manifold	EGR pipe to EGR valve	19	14	Min 19 Nm, Max 25 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C
Exhaust manifold	EGR valve to exhaust manifold	22	16	Min 22 Nm, Max 27 Nm	2.5L Diesel engine WL-C

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Mazda BT-50 3 (2020-on) Torque Spec Settings

Most-used torque specs for Mazda BT-50 3

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All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

drivetrain torque settings

steering torque settings

exhaust torque settings

brakes torque settings

suspension torque settings

general torque settings

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