Torque Specifications

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Control Valve Plug 29-36.1 (39.2-49)
Drive Belt Pulley-To-Crankshaft Bolt 10.5-12.6 (14.2-17.2)
Drive Plate/Flywheel Bolts (A/T) (1) 30.4-45.5 (41.2-61.8)
Drive Plate/Flywheel Lock Nut 290-361 (392-490)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 11.6-16.5 (15.7-23.5)
Engine Front Cover Bolt 13.8-18.8 (18.6-25.5)
Engine Hanger Bolt (Front) 13.8-18.8 (18.6-25.5)
Engine Hanger Bolt (Rear) 23.2-34 (31.4-46.1)
Exhaust Manifold Nuts 31-44 (42-60)
Front Stationary Gear Plate Bolt 11.6-16.5 (15.7-22.5)
Oil Drain Plug 21.7-28.9 (29.4-39.2)
Oil Filter Adapter Bolt 13.8-18.8 (18.6-25.5)
Oil Pump Shaft Lock Nut 23.2-34.0 (31.4-46.1)
Pressure Regulator 50.6-57.8 (68.6-78.4)
Pulley Lock Bolt 188-215 (254-294)
Rear Stationary Gear Bolt 11.6-16.5 (15.7-22.5)
Thermostat Housing Bolts 13.8-18.8 (18.6-25.5)
Tension Bolt 23.2-28.9 (31.4-39.2)
Water Pump Bolts 13.8-18.8 (18.6-25.5)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Eccentric Shaft Bolt 35-103 (3.9-11.7)
Main Bearing Stopper Screw 29-41 (3.2-4.7)
Oil Baffle Plate Nut 69-95.5 (7.8-10.8)
Oil Jet Plug 35-103 (3.9-11.7)
Oil Level Sensor Switch Nut 69-95.5 (7.8-10.8)
Oil Pan Bolts 78-104 (9-12)
Oil Pump Bolts 5.1-7.2 (6.9-9.8)
Oil Strainer Bolt 69-95.5 (7.8-10.8)
Spark Plug 114-156 (12.8-17.7)
Water Pump Pulley Bolts 69.1-95.5 (7.8-10.8)
(1) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Drive Plate Tightening Sequence
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