Torque Specifications

1988 Mazda 626 LX, 4D Hatchback, 2.2 3SECTION Torque Specifications
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Backing Plate (Rear)
All Others 33-43 (45-58)
Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolt
323
Front 29-36 (39-49)
Rear 36-51 (4969)
626
Front 58-72 (79-98)
Rear 33-49 (45-67)
929
Front 58-86 (79-117)
Rear 33-50 (45-68)
Caliper Guide Pin or Lock Bolt
MX-6 & 626
Front 23-30 (31-41)
Rear 12-17 (16-23)
323 (Rear) 12-17 (16-23)
RX7
Front (14" Wheel) 23-30 (31-41)
Rear 22-30 (30-41)
929
Front 61-69 (83-94)
Rear 12-17 (16-23)
4WD Hub Bolt 22-25 (30-34)
Push Rod Lock Nut 14-21 (19-29)
Rotor-to-Hub Bolts
MX-6 & 626 36-43 (49-58)
323 33-40 (45-54)
Stoplight Switch Lock Nut 10-13 (14-18)
Wheel Bearing Lock Nut
MX-6 & 626
Rear (1)
323
Front 116-174 (158-237)
Rear (1)
RX7 (1)
Wheel Lug Nut
All Others 65-87 (88-118)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Master Cylinder Stopper Bolt 17-22 (2-2.5)
Parking Brake Cable Lock Nut
All Others 168-252 (19-29)
Wheel Cylinder Mounting Bolt
All Others 84-108 (10-12)
(1) See text.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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