engine

Main Bearings 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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Flywheel Bolts

Critical

Often TTY, tighten in star pattern | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

70 lb-ft · 95 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Main Bearing Cap Bolts

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

55 lb-ft · 75 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 | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pump Pickup Tube

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Transmission-to-Engine Bolts

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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2004-2011 MAZDA RX-8

11 fasteners