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1988 Mazda 626 LX, 4D Hatchback, 2.2 3
Torque Specifications
1988 Mazda 626 LX, 4D Hatchback, 2.2 3SECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MX6 & 626 | |||
| Ball Joint-to-Lower Control Arm Bolt | 69-86 (93-117) | ||
| Ball Joint-to-Steering Knuckle Nut | 32-40 (43-54) | ||
| Brake Caliper Bolts | 23-30 (31-41) | ||
| Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts | 58-72 (78-98) | ||
| Drive Axle Lock Nut | 116-174 (157-235) | ||
| Lower Control Arm-to-Frame | 69-86 (93-117) | ||
| Lug Nuts | 65-87 (90-120) | ||
| Rotor-to-Hub Bolts | 36-43 (49-59) | ||
| Stabilizer Bar Bolts (Frame) | 32-40 (43-54) | ||
| Strut Assembly-to-Body Nuts | 22-27 (29-36) | ||
| Strut Assembly Lock Nut | 47-59 (64-80) | ||
| Strut Assembly-to-Knuckle Bolt | 69-86 (93-117) | ||
| Tie Rod-to-Knuckle Nut | 22-33 (29-44) | ||
| RX7 | |||
| Ball Joint-to-Lower Control Arm Bolt | 69-86 (93-117) | ||
| Ball Joint-to-Steering Knuckle Nut | 27-40 (36-54) | ||
| Brake Caliper Bolts | 23-30 (31-41) | ||
| Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts | 58-72 (78-98) | ||
| Lower Control Arm-to-Frame | |||
| Front | 46-69 (63-93) | ||
| Rear | 43-54 (59-74) | ||
| Lug Nuts | 65-87 (90-120) | ||
| Stabilizer Bar Bolts | |||
| Frame | 13-20 (18-26) | ||
| Control Link | 27-37 (36-50) | ||
| Strut Assembly-to-Body Nuts | 22-27 (29-36) | ||
| Strut Assembly Lock Nut | 47-59 (64-80) | ||
| Strut Assembly-to-Knuckle Bolt | 69-86 (93-117) | ||
| Tie Rod-to-Knuckle Nut | 22-33 (29-44) | ||
| 323 | |||
| Ball Joint-to-Lower Control Arm Bolt | 69-86 (93-117) | ||
| Ball Joint-to-Steering Knuckle Nut | 32-40 (43-54) | ||
| Brake Caliper Bolts | 29-36 (39-49) | ||
| Drive Axle Lock Nut | 116-174 (157-235) | ||
| Lower Control Arm-to-Frame | |||
| Front | 69-86 (93-117) | ||
| Rear | 55-69 (75093) | ||
| "U" Bracket Bolts | 43-54 (58-74) | ||
| Lug Nuts | 65-87 (90-120) | ||
| Rotor-to-Hub Bolts | 33-40 (44-54) | ||
| Stabilizer Bar Bolts (Frame) | 23-34 (32-47) | ||
| Strut Assembly-to-Body Nuts | 22-27 (29-36) | ||
| Strut Assembly Lock Nut | 41-50 (56-69) | ||
| Strut Assembly-to-Knuckle Bolt | 69-86 (93-117) | ||
| Tie Rod-to-Knuckle Nut | 22-33 (29-44) | ||
| 929 | |||
| Ball Joint-to-Lower Control Arm Bolt | 69-86 (93-117) | ||
| Ball Joint-to-Steering Knuckle Nut | 67-91 (94-123) | ||
| Brake Caliper Bolts | 61-69 (83-93) | ||
| Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts | 58-86 (78-117) | ||
| Drive Axle Lock Nut | 72-130 (98-177) | ||
| Knuckle Arm-to-Knuckle | 75-101 (102-137) | ||
| Lower Control Arm-to-Frame | 54-69 (74-93) | ||
| Lug Nuts | 65-87 (90-120) | ||
| Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts | 17-25 (24-34) | ||
| Strut Assembly-to-Body Nuts | 25-33 (34-44) | ||
| Strut Assembly Lock Nut | 47-59 (64-80) | ||
| Strut Assembly-to-Knuckle Bolt | 69-86 (93-117) | ||
| Tie Rod-to-Knuckle Nut | 22-33 (29-44) | ||
| Strut Rod-to-Body Nut | 64-86 (93-117) | ||
| Strut Rod-to-Lower Control Arm | 76-93 (103-125) | ||
| Strut Rod Body Bushing Bolt | 69-86 (93-117) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.