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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20096 V6-3.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSFLYWHEEL
2009 Mazda 6 V6-3.7L
Flywheel
2009 Mazda 6 V6-3.7LSECTION Flywheel
Gradually tighten the flywheel lock bolts in a crisscross pattern.

Tighten the lock bolts in three steps in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque
Tighten the lock bolts in three steps.
1st: 46-54 Nm {4.7-5.5 kgf-m, 34-39 ft-lbf}
2nd: 76-84 Nm {7.8-8.5 kgf-m, 57-61 ft-lbf}
3rd: 108-116 Nm {11.1-11.8 kgf-m, 80-85 ft-lbf}
Tighten the lock bolts in three steps in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque
Tighten the lock bolts in three steps.
1st: 46-54 Nm {4.7-5.5 kgf-m, 34-39 ft-lbf}
2nd: 76-84 Nm {7.8-8.5 kgf-m, 57-61 ft-lbf}
3rd: 108-116 Nm {11.1-11.8 kgf-m, 80-85 ft-lbf}
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.