Drive Plate (ATX), Flywheel (MTX) Assembly Note

2008 Mazda 3 s Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.3 4, StandardSECTION Drive Plate (ATX), Flywheel (MTX) Assembly Note
  1. Hold the crankshaft using the SST  .
  2. Tighten the bolts in the 3 steps in the figure.

    Tightening Torque 

    1. (1) 46-54 N.m {4.70-5.50 kgf.m, 34.0-39.8 ft.lbf} 
    2. (2) 76-84 N.m {7.75-8.56 kgf.m, 56.1-61.9 ft.lbf} 
    3. (3) 108-116 N.m {11.1-11.8 kgf.m, 79.7-85.5 ft.lbf} 
    4. Fig 1: Drive Plate/Flywheel Bolt Tightening Sequence
      G02831650Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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