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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 Labor564 Torque3711 Fluid7 DTC889 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls42

drivetrain

Differential Rebuild - Front Torque Specs

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

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Cover Bolts

Critical

RTV sealant

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Drain Plug

Critical

New washer

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Fill Plug

Critical

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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