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2004 MAZDA RX-8

1.3L RotaryRWDAUTOMATICgas
10 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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suspension

Leaf Spring Bushing Torque Specs

for 2004 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Rotary · RWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
59 lb-ft · 79 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
58 lb-ft · 79 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with weight on wheels
86 lb-ft · 117 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
86 lb-ft · 116 Nm
Mounting Bolts
18 lb-ft · 24 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
76 lb-ft · 103 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
77 lb-ft · 104 Nm
Sway Bar Link
Critical
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
Torque in star pattern
90 lb-ft · 122 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
90 lb-ft · 122 Nm
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