engineConnecting Rod Bearings Torque Specsfor 2012 Mazda Mazda6 3.7L V6 · FWDUnitslb-ftNm10 fastenersSeqComponentTorqueAngle—Connecting Rod BoltsCriticalStep 1: 18 lb-ft. Step 2: 33 lb-ft. Step 3: +90°.18 lb-ft · 25 Nm90°—Cover Bolts12 lb-ft · 16 Nm——Electrical Connector Bolts5 lb-ft · 7 Nm——Gasket BoltsCritical15 lb-ft · 20 Nm——Gasket Surface BoltsCriticalClean mating surfaces15 lb-ft · 20 Nm——Mounting BoltsCritical35 lb-ft · 47 Nm——Oil Drain PlugCriticalUse new crush washer26 lb-ft · 35 Nm——Oil Pan BoltsCriticalTighten in sequence9 lb-ft · 12 Nm——Sensor Bolts8 lb-ft · 11 Nm——Sensor Mounting Bolts8 lb-ft · 11 Nm—📝 Suggest a correction to this torque spec