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2004-2011 MAZDA RX-8

1.3L Rotary•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

42 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor593 Torque3891 Fluid7 DTC889 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls42

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Front Main Seal Torque Specs

for 2004-2011 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Rotary · RWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Harmonic Balancer Bolt

Critical

Often TTY, may need impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

32 lb-ft · 43 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts

Front section only

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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