2016-2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Upper Control Arm Torque Specs

2.0L I4

Labor Time:1.5 hours

Torque Values (11 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	—
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for upper control arm on a 2016-2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pin

There are 11 torque specifications for upper control arm on the 2016-2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2.0L I4, covering all related fasteners and components.