| Main Caps: First Step: hand tight Sec Step: 25-30 lb/ft 3rd Step: 61-65 lb/ft Rod Bolts: First Step: hand tight Sec Step: 25-30 lb/ft 3rd Step: 48-51 lb/ft Rear Main Seal: First Step: 69-104 lb/in *Editor recommends 120-132 lb/in Oil Pump: First Step: 14-19 lb/ft Oil Sump: First Step: 69-104 lb/in *Editor recommends 120-132 lb/in Oil Pan: First Step: 61-104 lb/in *Editor recommends 120-132 lb/in Water Pump: First Step: 14-19 lb/ft Timing Belt Tensioner and Idler Pulley: First Step: 27-38 lb/ft Harmonic Balancer (10 mm): First Step: 9-13 lb/ft Note: Overtorqing will lead to a broken bolt. Flywheel: First Step: 71-76 lb/ft Note: Apply sealant and tighten in star pattern. Clutch Pressure Plate: First Step: 13-20 lb/ft Note: Tighten in star pattern. Flex Plate (AT only): First Step: 71-76 lb/ft Note: Apply sealant and tighten in star pattern. Rocker Caps First Step: Hand Tight Sec Step: 13-20 lb/ft Note: Do not overtorque stripping of the aluminum threads may occure. Cylinder Head: First Step: 20 lb/ft Sec Step: 40 lb/ft 3rd Step: 59-64 lb/ft Cam Sprocket: First Step: 35-48 lb/ft Lower Timing Sprocket (21 mm): First Step: 116-123 lb/ft Distributor Housing: First Step: 14-19 lb/ft All torque values referenced from the 1991 Mazda Factory Manual unless otherwise stated. |