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2004 MAZDA RX-8

1.3L Rotary•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

10 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor564 Torque4671 Fluid7 DTC730 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls10

drivetrain

CV Axle - Rear Torque Specs

for 2004 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Rotary · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

162 lb-ft · 220 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

162 lb-ft · 220 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

New nut, stake

162 lb-ft · 220 Nm

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

68 lb-ft · 92 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

50 lb-ft · 68 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

90 lb-ft · 122 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

90 lb-ft · 122 Nm

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