2019-2024 Mazda Mazda3 Ball Joint - Upper Torque Specs

2.0L I4

Applies to 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Mazda Mazda3

Labor Time:1.5 hours

Torque Values (14 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Ball Joint Nut	88	65	—
Ball Joint Nut	102	75	New cotter pin
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	102	75	New cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Pinch Bolt	61	45	New bolt
⚠️ Pinch Bolt	61	45	New bolt
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—

The primary torque specification for ball joint - upper on a 2019-2024 Mazda Mazda3 is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).

There are 14 torque specifications for ball joint - upper on the 2019-2024 Mazda Mazda3 2.0L I4, covering all related fasteners and components.