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2004-2011 MAZDA RX-8

1.3L RotaryRWDAUTOMATICgas
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Valve Adjustment Torque Specs

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

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Cover Bolts
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Gasket Bolts
Critical
14 lb-ft · 18 Nm
Mounting Bolts
18 lb-ft · 24 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
32 lb-ft · 43 Nm
Rocker Arm Bolts
Critical
Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Sensor Bolts
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Tighten in sequence
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Valve Lash Adjusting Screw Lock Nut
Critical
Hold screw while tightening
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
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