steering

Steering Shaft - Intermediate Torque Specs

for 2022 Mazda Mazda3 2.5L Turbo I4 · FWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Power Steering Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Rack Bolts

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

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Rack Mounting Bolts

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

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Steering Rack Bolts

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

74 lb-ft · 100 Nm

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Tie Rod End Castle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Tie Rod End Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

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Tie Rod Nut

Critical

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

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2022 MAZDA MAZDA3

11 fasteners