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TORQUETRACK

Miata Rebuild Companion

Reference

Torque Specifications

Calibrated to factory service manual. Verify your wrench before final torque.

ft-lbsNm

19 specs

Tap the ☆ on any spec to pin it here for one-tap lookup.

Bottom End

5

	Fastener	Torque	Notes	Step
	Main bearing cap bolts 40 → 60 ft-lbs, inside out	40–60 ft-lbs	Assembly lube on threads	View Step
	Connecting rod bolts (OEM)	35–38 ft-lbs	Use new bolts when possible	View Step
	Oil pump bolts	14–19 ft-lbs	—	View Step
	Oil pan bolts	4.3–5.8 ft-lbs	52–69 in-lbs · cross pattern	View Step
	Flywheel bolts	71–76 ft-lbs	Loctite 271	—

Cylinder Head

3

	Fastener	Torque	Notes	Step
	Cylinder head bolts (TTY) 22 ft-lbs → +90° → +90°, inside-out spiral	22 ft-lbs	Single-use TTY bolts	View Step
	Cam cap bolts 100 → 156 in-lbs, inside out	8.3–13 ft-lbs	Bolts back in original holes	View Step
	Valve cover bolts	4.3–5.8 ft-lbs	52–69 in-lbs	View Step

Top End

5

	Fastener	Torque	Notes	Step
	Intake manifold bolts Cross pattern	14–19 ft-lbs	—	View Step
	Exhaust manifold nuts	28–38 ft-lbs	Anti-seize on studs	View Step
	Timing belt tensioner	27–38 ft-lbs	—	View Step
	Crank pulley bolt	108–116 ft-lbs	Counter-hold with flywheel lock	—
	Cam sprocket bolt	37–45 ft-lbs	—	—

Ancillaries

6

	Fastener	Torque	Notes	Step
	Spark plugs	11–17 ft-lbs	Gap 0.040"	—
	Water pump bolts	14–19 ft-lbs	—	View Step
	Thermostat housing	14–19 ft-lbs	—	—
	CAS bolts	7.3 ft-lbs	87 in-lbs	View Step
	Alternator pivot bolt	27–38 ft-lbs	—	View Step
	Power steering pump	32–45 ft-lbs	—	View Step