Part | Torque Spec. (ft-lbs/N-m) |
Suspension |
Swaybar bushing bolts, front | 13-20 / 18-26 |
Swaybar bushing bolts, rear | 14-21 / 20-28 |
Swaybar end link bolts, both ends | 27-40 / 36-54 |
Upper shock mount plate bolts | 22-27 / 29-36 |
Upper shock nuts | 23-34 / 31-46 |
Lower shock bolt | 54-69 / 73-93 |
Lower control arm bolt, front | 54-69 / 73-93 |
Spindle (vertical) bolt | 54-69 / 73-93 |
Camber adjustment bolts, (D or H-style) front | 69-83 / 94-112 |
Camber adjustment bolts, (D or H-style) rear | 54-70 / 73-95 |
Timing Belt |
Crank pulley bolt (1990) | 80-87 / 108-118 |
| (plus Loctite 242-blue) |
Crank pulley bolt (1991 - present) | 116-122 / 157-165 |
| (plus Loctite 242-blue) |
Cam cover bolts | 43-78 in-lbs / 4.9-8.8 |
Alternator mounting bolt | 27-38 / 37-52 |
Alternator tension adjustment bolt | 14-19 / 19-25 |
Timing belt tensioner bolt & idler pulley bolt | 28-38 / 38-52 |
Timing belt cover bolts | 14-18 / 19-24 |
Intake/Exhaust |
Airflow meter bolts | 69-95 in-lbs / 7.8-11 |
Intake manifold bracket | 27-40 / 36-54 |
O2 sensor (by feel, as close as possible) | 22-36 ft-lbs |
Exhaust pipe clamp bolt (to bell housing) | 15-20 / 21-27 |
Bell housing bolts | 48-65 / 65-88 |
Exhaust header nuts | 28-34 / 38-46 |
Cat converter nuts (both ends) | 30-41 / 40-55 |
General Maintenance |
Spark plugs | 11-17 (132-204 in-lbs) |
Engine oil drain plug (19mm) | 22-30 / 31-41 |
Gearbox drain plug (24mm) | 29-43 / 39-59 |
Gearbox fill plug (square) | 18-29 / 25-39 |
Differential drain plug (24mm) | 29-40 / 39-54 |
Differential fill plug (23mm) | 29-40 / 39-54 |
Clutch |
Transmission front cover bolts | 14-18 / 19-24 |
Flywheel bolts | 71-75 / 96-102 |
Pressure plate bolts | 14-19 / 19-25 |
Bell housing bolts | 48-65 / 65-88 |
Prop shaft nuts | 37-43 / 50-58 |
Power plant frame bolts | 77-91 / 104-123 |
Starter motor bolts | 28-38 / 38-51 |
Starter motor mounting bracket bolts | 28-38 / 38-51 |
Slave cylinder fluid tube | 9-16 (113-190 in. lbs.)
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Slave cylinder mounting bolts | 12-16 / 16-22 |
Brakes |
Front/rear bracket bolts | 36-51 / 49-69 |
Caliper bolts, front | 58-65 / 78-88 |
Rear | 25-29 / 34-39 |
Front/rear banjo bolts | 16-22 / 22-29 |
Rear adjuster plug bolt | 9-12 / 12-16 |
Please note that these tips and pointers are not reviewed or approved by Mazda Motor Corporation or any other corporation or entity other than the originator. The San Diego Miata Club does not accept any liability for damage or injury as a result of utilizing these tips and pointers. Please use common sense and always remember safety first.