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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2009TRIBUTE 4WD L4-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSFLEX PLATE
2009 Mazda Tribute 4WD L4-2.5L
Flex Plate
2009 Mazda Tribute 4WD L4-2.5LSECTION Flex Plate
Install the flexplate and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 3 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm {5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lbf}.
Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm {8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lbf}.
Stage 3: Tighten to 112 Nm {11.4 kgf-m, 83 ft-lbf}.
Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm {5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lbf}.
Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm {8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lbf}.
Stage 3: Tighten to 112 Nm {11.4 kgf-m, 83 ft-lbf}.
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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.