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2004 MAZDA RX-8

1.3L Rotary•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

10 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor593 Torque4931 Fluid7 DTC730 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls10

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Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 2004 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Rotary · RWD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

50 lb-ft · 68 Nm

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Cover Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

117 lb-ft · 159 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Guide Bolts

Critical

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

32 lb-ft · 43 Nm

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Oil Pump Chain Tensioner

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

Critical

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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