Torque Specifications

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Torque Specifications
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A/C SYSTEM TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Fitting Bolts 11.6-16.6 (15.7-22.6)
A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts 11.6-16.6 (15.7-22.6)
Dashboard Mounting Bolts (Bolt "A") (1) 13.2-18.8 (18.6-25.5)
Power Steering Oil Pump Mounting Bolt 14-18 (18.6-25.5)
Power Steering Pressure Pipe Mounting Bolts 22-32 (29.4-44.1)
Power Steering Oil Pump Bracket Mounting Bolt (3.0L) 14-18 (18.6-25.5)
Steering Wheel Nut 30-36 (39.2-497)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Dashboard Mounting Bolts (Bolt "B") (1) 19-26 (2.1-2.9)
Drivers Side Air Bag Module Mounting Bolt 79-112 (8.9-12.7)
Passenger Side Air Bag Module Mounting Bolt 70-104 (7.9-11.7)
Steering Wheel Column Bolts 79-112 (8.9-12.7)
(1) See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Bolts
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