Engine – Internal
| Cylinder head bolts — 4 steps | |||
| Cylinder head bolts Step 1 of 4 | 13–17 N-m | 116–150 in-lbf | Sequence |
| Cylinder head bolts Step 2 of 4 | 43–47 N-m | 32–34 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Cylinder head bolts Step 3 of 4 – angle | 85–95° | — | Angle tighten |
| Cylinder head bolts Step 4 of 4 – angle | 85–95° | — | Angle tighten |
| Camshaft cap bolts — 2 steps | |||
| Camshaft cap bolts Step 1 of 2Pre-tighten evenly in 2–3 rounds, follow marked numbers | 3.0–6.0 N-m | 27–53 in-lbf | Sequence |
| Camshaft cap bolts Step 2 of 2 | 8–11 N-m | 71–97 in-lbf | Sequence |
| Crankshaft pulley lock bolt — 2 steps | |||
| Crankshaft pulley lock bolt Step 1 of 221mm socket. Hold pulley with SST, protect with cloth. | 90–110 N-m | 67–81 ft-lbf | |
| Crankshaft pulley lock bolt Step 2 of 2 – angle | 55–65° | — | Angle tighten |
| Electric VVT actuator bolt (intake camshaft)Hold camshaft with wrench on cast hexagon | 102–114 N-m | 76–84 ft-lbf | |
| Hydraulic VVT actuator bolt (exhaust camshaft)Lock exhaust camshaft in vise | 75–85 N-m | 56–62 ft-lbf | |
| Flywheel lock bolts (MT) — 3 steps | |||
| Flywheel lock bolts (MT) Step 1 of 3Use NEW bolts, hold flywheel with SST | 46–54 N-m | 34–39 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Flywheel lock bolts (MT) Step 2 of 3 | 76–84 N-m | 57–61 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Flywheel lock bolts (MT) Step 3 of 3 | 108–116 N-m | 80–85 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Drive plate bolts (AT)Use NEW bolts, tighten in 2–3 progressive steps | 108–116 N-m | 80–85 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Timing chain guide No.1 | 8–11 N-m | 71–97 in-lbf | |
| Timing chain tensioner | 8–11 N-m | 71–97 in-lbf | |
| Oil pump driven sprocketLock pump against rotation first | 20–30 N-m | 15–22 ft-lbf | |
| Oil pump installation bolts (3 bolts)Temp tighten 3, then torque 2 primary, then 1 secondary | 20–26 N-m | 15–19 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Oil pan boltsApply silicone sealant (TB1217D), adhere within 10 min. Do not reuse bolts with old sealant. | 8–11 N-m | 71–97 in-lbf | Sequence |
| Cylinder head cover bolts10mm socket. 3-step sequence, verify ≥6 N-m after. | 6–10 N-m | 54–88 in-lbf | Sequence |
| Engine front cover bolts | 20–26 N-m | 15–19 ft-lbf | |
| Engine front cover service hole plug (upper) | 8–11 N-m | 71–97 in-lbf | |
| Engine front cover service hole plug (lower) | 17–23 N-m | 13–16 ft-lbf | |
| Oil shower pipe – position 1 | 9–12 N-m | 80–106 in-lbf | |
| Oil shower pipe – positions 2 & 3 | 8.0–9.0 N-m | 71–79 in-lbf | |
| Oil filter body bolts (3 bolts)Re-tighten first bolt after all 3 torqued | 20–26 N-m | 15–19 ft-lbf | |
| Electric VVT motor/driver bolts | 20–26 N-m | 15–19 ft-lbf | |
| Power plant frame (PPF) boltFront and rear bolts | 135–164 N-m | 100–120 ft–lbf | |
| Exhaust system (Twc) nutFront and rear connections | 38–51 N-m | 29–37 ft–lbf | |
| Front shock absorber nutNut at front upper arm connection | 53–64 N-m | 40–47 ft–lbf | |
| Resonance chamber bracket bolt | 22–30 N-m | 17–22 ft-lbf | |
| Cooling fan control module bolt | 4.9–8.3 N-m | 44–73 in–lbf | |
| Purge solenoid valve bracket screw | 4.7–6.7 N-m | 42–59 in–lbf | |
| Generator terminal B nut | 10–14 N-m | 89–123 in–lbf | |
| Generator pulley nutItem 3 | 98–137 N-m | 73–101 ft–lbf | |
| Generator stator coil screwItem 8 | 1.5–2.5 N-m | 14–22 in–lbf | |
| Magnetic switch screw | 4.1–7.6 N-m | 37–67 in–lbf | |
| Rear housing screw | 2.4–4.4 N-m | 22–38 in–lbf | |
| Starter mounting bolt | 38–52 N-m | 29–38 ft–lbf | |
| Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)Downstream / post-cat | 29–54 N-m | 22–39 ft–lbf | |
| Air cleaner cover clampLabel 2 | 2.5–3.4 N-m | — | |
| Intake manifold bolt and nutLabel 19 | 16–20 N-m | 12–14 ft–lbf | |
Engine – Ancillaries
| Spark plugs14mm thin-wall spark plug socket. 8mm for coil bolts. | 15–20 N-m | 12–14 ft-lbf | |
| Generator / alternator boltsTemp tighten first, then final torque in sequence | 38–52 N-m | 29–38 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Drive belt auto tensioner mounting bolts | 22–30 N-m | 17–22 ft-lbf | |
| Engine oil solenoid valve bolts (3 bolts)Re-tighten first bolt after all 3 torqued | 12–16 N-m | 107–141 in-lbf | |
| Oil pressure switchApply sealant (TB2403) to threads if reusing. No sealant within 1.7–2.7 mm from tip. | 12–17 N-m | 107–150 in-lbf | |
| Thermostat housing bolts | 8–11 N-m | 71–97 in-lbf | |
| Water pump body boltsTighten in numbered order, clean sealant from block holes first | 20–26 N-m | 15–19 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Water pump housing bolts | 8–11 N-m | 71–97 in-lbf | |
| Water pump housing ground bolt | 8–10 N-m | 71–88 in-lbf | |
| Water pump pulley boltsLock pulley with 70mm bolt during tightening | 8–11 N-m | 71–97 in-lbf | |
| Radiator mounting bolts | 3.9–12 N-m | 80–106 in-lbf | |
| Battery tray bolts10mm socket. Tighten in numbered sequence. | 22–30 N-m | 17–22 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Front crossmember under cover bolts8 bolts. Remove to access oil drain plug & filter. | 32–38 N-m | 24–28 ft-lbf | |
| Engine oil drain plug19mm socket. Replace crush washer each time. | 30–41 N-m | 22–30 ft-lbf |
Engine Mounts
| Engine mount rubber bolts (RH & LH) | 33–45 N-m | 25–33 ft-lbf | |
| Engine mount rubber nut (RH & LH) | 32–41 N-m | 24–30 ft-lbf | |
| Engine mount bracket (LH) | 29–40 N-m | 22–29 ft-lbf | |
| Clutch pipe bracket (MT) | 19–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | |
| Bracket bolt (MT/AT transmission) | 8–10 N-m | 71–88 in-lbf |
Exhaust System
| Exhaust manifold bolts (RH/LH) | 33–45 N-m | 25–33 ft-lbf | |
| Exhaust manifold mounting nut (upper) | 33–53 N-m | 25–39 ft-lbf | |
| Exhaust manifold mounting nuts (lower, x2) | 43–64 N-m | 32–47 ft-lbf | |
| Exhaust bracket bolt | 38–51 N-m | 29–37 ft-lbf | |
| Exhaust manifold insulator bolts | 8–10 N-m | 71–88 in-lbf | |
| Ground cable boltLocated near washer tank | 9–12 N-m | 80–106 in–lbf |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank mounting boltsMulti-step tightening sequence | 22–30 N-m | 17–22 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| High pressure fuel pump bolts2-step: temp tighten bolt 1 until contact, full torque bolt 2, then bolt 1 | 19–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| HP fuel pump rear housing boltsApply silicone sealant, tighten all within 5 min | 20–26 N-m | 15–19 ft-lbf | |
| High pressure fuel pipe (both ends)Use SST, keep nut parallel to shaft | 17–23 N-m | 13–16 ft-lbf | |
| HP fuel pipe bracket bolt | 8–11 N-m | 71–97 in-lbf | |
| Fuel distributor / injector rail boltsMulti-step: temp tighten, half turn x2 in sequence, then final torque | 20–26 N-m | 15–19 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Fuel-filler capReplace part | 4–5 N-m | 36–44 in–lbf | |
| Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensorUpstream / pre-cat | 29–54 N-m | 22–39 ft–lbf | |
| Engine rear insulator boltLocated at vehicle rear/firewall area | 2–4 N-m | 18–35 in–lbf |
Transmission & Clutch
| Transmission mounting bolts (MT & AT to engine) | 38–52 N-m | 29–38 ft-lbf | |
| Clutch cover boltsTemp tighten in sequence, then final in 2–3 progressive steps | 25–33 N-m | 19–24 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Clutch pedal bracket mounting bolts | 19–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | |
| Back-up light switch (MT)On top of transmission | 24–35 N-m | 18–25 ft-lbf | |
| Torque converter nuts (AT)Temp tighten uniformly, hold crank pulley to prevent rotation | 41–54 N-m | 31–39 ft-lbf | |
| AT insulator bolt A, B, CTemp B, then A, then C. Final: A, B, C. | 19–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Clutch pipe No.2 nut | 13–21 N-m | 116–185 in–lbf | |
| Clutch release fork pivot pin | 31–46 N-m | 23–33 ft–lbf | |
| Engine bay ground bolt | 9–12 N-m | 80–106 in–lbf | |
| Transmission wiring harness ground bolt | 8–10 N-m | 71–88 in–lbf | |
| Oil pipe No.1 bracket bolt C | 8–11 N-m | 71–97 in–lbf | |
| Oil pipe No.1 bracket nut | 3.9–6.9 N-m | 35–61 in–lbf | |
| Transmission Fluid Temperature (Tft) Sensor R/I bolt | 8–12 N-m | 71–106 in–lbf | |
| Selector lever control rod nut | 14–18 N-m | 11–13 ft–lbf |
Power Plant Frame (PPF)
| PPF mounting bolt (with washer) | 5.0–9.0 N-m | 45–79 in-lbf | |
| PPF stud bolt to differentialVerify projection 36.5–38.5 mm | 25–35 N-m | 19–25 ft-lbf | |
| PPF transmission-side nuts (4 locations)Tighten only after verifying PPF-to-tunnel gap: 22.4–28.4 mm | 135–164 N-m | 100–120 ft-lbf | |
| PPF primary frame mounting nuts (diff side)3-step retorque sequence per manual | 164–200 N-m | 121–147 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Tunnel member bolt | 18–26 N-m | 14–19 ft-lbf |
Driveline & Differential
| Rear drive shaft locknut — 2 stages | |||
| Rear drive shaft locknut Stage 1 (initial)After stage 1, loosen 180°, then retighten to stage 2 | 100–150 N-m | 74–110 ft-lbf | |
| Rear drive shaft locknut Stage 2 (final) | 236–274 N-m | 175–202 ft-lbf | |
| Rear hub support bolts (suspension arms to hub)Tighten with vehicle lifted | 66–80 N-m | 49–59 ft-lbf | |
| Rear differential stud boltsTighten studs FIRST, before mounting nuts | 15–25 N-m | 12–18 ft-lbf | |
| Rear differential mounting nuts | 54–70 N-m | 40–51 ft-lbf | |
| Rear differential mount rubber bolts | 54–70 N-m | 40–51 ft-lbf | |
| Propeller shaft flange nut | 49–59 N-m | 37–43 ft-lbf | |
| Propeller shaft member bracket bolt | 18–26 N-m | 14–19 ft-lbf | |
| Differential drain & fill plugs (24mm)Replace crush washer each time | 39–54 N-m | 29–40 ft-lbf | |
| MT transmission drain plug (24mm) | 39–59 N-m | 29–43 ft-lbf | |
| MT transmission fill plug (square drive) | 25–39 N-m | 18–29 ft-lbf | |
| Steering knuckle lower arm bolt | 123–136 N-m | 91–100 ft–lbf | |
| Steering knuckle upper arm bolt | 56–78 N-m | 42–57 ft–lbf | |
| Hub support to leading link boltItem 12 in diagram | 64–78 N-m | 48–57 ft–lbf | |
| Rear differential dynamic damper boltLabeled as item 3 in diagram | 44–60 N-m | 33–44 ft–lbf | |
| Front ABS wheel-speed sensor bracket bolt | 9–12 N-m | 80–106 in–lbf | |
| Wheel hub bolt | 106–128 N-m | 79–94 ft–lbf | |
Front Suspension
| Front shock absorber upper mount plate bolts (3 bolts at tower)14mm socket | 50–58 N-m | 37–43 ft-lbf | |
| Front shock absorber piston rod nut (center)17mm socket — installation torque | 30–37 N-m | 22–27 ft-lbf | |
| Front shock absorber lower bolt/nut17mm socket. Insert bolt from rear of vehicle. | 53–64 N-m | 40–47 ft-lbf | |
| Front lower arm adjusting cam bolt/nutUse NEW bolts & nut. Calibration marks toward underside of vehicle. | 135–165 N-m | 100–121 ft-lbf | New parts |
| Front stabilizer bracket nuts A & BSequence: temp both → torque B → torque A → retorque B | 20–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Front crossmember bolt B / nut A / nut B (to body) | 119–145 N-m | 88–106 ft-lbf | |
| Front crossmember bolt A (steering gear side) | 20–24 N-m | 15–17 ft-lbf | |
| Front crossmember bracket bolt | 98–118 N-m | 73–87 ft-lbf | |
| Front crossmember extension bolt | 8–10 N-m | 71–88 in-lbf | |
| Front suspension tower bar nuts14mm socket | 16–27 N-m | 12–19 ft-lbf | |
| Front ABS sensor bolt | 8–10 N-m | 71–88 in-lbf | |
| Front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness boltUpper arm bracket bolt | 9–12 N-m | 80–106 in–lbf | |
| Front upper arm ball joint nut (4) | 56–78 N-m | 42–57 ft–lbf | |
| Front stabilizer control link nut | 43–52 N-m | 32–38 ft–lbf | |
| Front shock absorber piston rod nutReplace part | 27–32 N-m | 20–23 ft–lbf | |
| Lower link inner nutItem 2 in diagram; adjusting cam bolt assembly | 85–103 N-m | 63–75 ft–lbf | |
| Leading link bolt (inner)Item 1 in diagram | 66–80 N-m | 49–59 ft–lbf |
Rear Suspension
| Rear shock absorber upper mount nuts (at body)14mm socket | 46–54 N-m | 34–40 ft-lbf | |
| Rear shock absorber piston rod nut (center)17mm socket — installation torque | 30–37 N-m | 22–27 ft-lbf | |
| Rear shock absorber lower bolt17mm socket. Insert bolt from rear of vehicle. | 66–80 N-m | 49–59 ft-lbf | |
| Trailing link inner boltInsert from inside of vehicle | 64–78 N-m | 48–57 ft-lbf | |
| Upper lateral link inner boltInsert from front of vehicle | 64–78 N-m | 48–57 ft-lbf | |
| Upper lateral link outer boltFinal tighten at ride height | 66–80 N-m | 49–59 ft-lbf | |
| Lower lateral link inner nut (adjusting cam bolt)Insert cam bolt from front. Calibration marks toward upper side. | 85–103 N-m | 63–75 ft-lbf | |
| Lower link outer boltFinal tighten at ride height | 66–80 N-m | 49–59 ft-lbf | |
| Leading link inner bolt | 66–80 N-m | 49–59 ft-lbf | |
| Leading link outer bolt | 66–80 N-m | 49–59 ft-lbf | |
| Rear stabilizer bracket nuts A & BSequence: temp both → torque B → torque A → retorque B | 15–20 N-m | 12–14 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Rear crossmember mounting nuts (x4) | 105–125 N-m | 78–92 ft-lbf | |
| Rear ABS wheel-speed sensor bolt | 8–10 N-m | 71–88 in-lbf | |
| Member bracket bolt | 18–26 N-m | 14–19 ft–lbf | |
| Rear shock absorber piston rod nutReplace part (R), use SST | 27–32 N-m | 20–23 ft–lbf | |
| Rear stabilizer control link nutConnects to lower lateral link and stabilizer component | 34–40 N-m | 26–29 ft–lbf | |
| Rear stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torqueRotational torque measurement | 0.1–1.5 N-m | 0.9–13.2 in–lbf |
Steering
| Steering wheel locknut21mm socket | 40–49 N-m | 30–36 ft-lbf | |
| Steering column mounting nuts A & BTighten A first, then B | 16–22 N-m | 12–16 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Steering joint bolts A, B, C (intermediate shaft) | 18–26 N-m | 14–19 ft-lbf | |
| Intermediate shaft nut | 8–10 N-m | 71–88 in-lbf | |
| Steering gear mounting bolts (to crossmember)Temp tighten first, then final torque | 75–104 N-m | 56–76 ft-lbf | |
| Tie rod to steering rackCalculate wrench setting: T × (L / A) | 89–98 N-m | 66–72 ft-lbf | |
| Tie-rod end castle nut | 68–82 N-m | 51–60 ft-lbf | |
| Tie-rod end locknut (jam nut) | 69–98 N-m | 51–72 ft-lbf | |
| Eps CM mounting bolt | 18–22 N-m | 14–16 ft–lbf | |
| Eps short cord ground bolt | 9–12 N-m | 80–106 in–lbf |
Brakes
| Front caliper slide bolt (single piston)14mm socket. Hold pin with 17mm wrench. | 30–39 N-m | 23–28 ft-lbf | |
| Front caliper mounting support bolt (single piston)17mm socket | 79–101 N-m | 59–74 ft-lbf | |
| Front caliper bolt (4-pot Brembo)17mm socket | 79–101 N-m | 59–74 ft-lbf | |
| Rear caliper bolt12mm socket. Hold pin with 17mm wrench. | 20–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | |
| Rear caliper mounting support bolt14mm socket | 51–66 N-m | 38–48 ft-lbf | |
| Brake hose banjo bolt (front & rear, caliper end)12mm socket | 13–21 N-m | 116–185 in-lbf | |
| Brake hose union bolt (front & rear) | 22–29 N-m | 17–21 ft-lbf | |
| Brake pipe flare nut10mm flare nut wrench | 9–12 N-m | 80–106 in-lbf | |
| Brake hose bracket bolt | 19–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | |
| Master cylinder mounting nuts | 16–23 N-m | 12–16 ft-lbf | |
| Brake pipe nut (at master cylinder) | 14–21 N-m | 11–15 ft-lbf | |
| Power brake unit mounting nuts | 19–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | |
| Brake pedal mounting nut & boltTemp tighten bolt, then nut. Final: nut first, then bolt. | 19–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Parking brake lever bolt A & BTighten A first, then B | 26–35 N-m | 20–25 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| DSC HU/CM mounting bolts A, B, CTighten in alphabetical order | 19–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| EVP control unit nut | 8–10 N-m | 71–88 in–lbf | |
| Rear brake bleeder screw | 6–8 N-m | 54–70 in-lbf | |
| Front brake bleeder screwWith 4-pot opposed piston caliper | 12–16 N-m | 107–141 in–lbf | |
| Parking brake switch screw | 0.8–1.1 N-m | 7.1–9.7 in–lbf | |
| DSC HU/CM connector lock lever bolt | 6–10 N-m | 54–88 in–lbf | |
| Electric vacuum pump nutLabel 7 in diagram | 6.5–7.5 N-m | 58–66 in–lbf |
Wheels & Tires
| Lug nuts (wheel nuts)21mm socket. Tighten in star/cross pattern. | 108–147 N-m | 80–108 ft-lbf |
Body & Accessories
| Seat mounting bolts (all 4)Sequence: rear-inside, rear-outside, front-inside, front-outside | 37–54 N-m | 28–39 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Seat back crossmember bolts | 19–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | |
| Hood-to-hinge boltsUse exclusive surface-finished bolts (aluminum panel) | 20–26 N-m | 15–19 ft-lbf | |
| Hood hinge-to-body bolts | 19–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | |
| Trunk lid-to-hinge boltsUse exclusive surface-finished bolts (aluminum panel) | 9–12 N-m | 80–106 in-lbf | |
| Trunk lid hinge-to-body nuts | 9–12 N-m | 80–106 in-lbf | |
| Door checker bolt | 20–26 N-m | 15–19 ft-lbf | |
| Door hinge-to-body bolts (upper & lower) | 18–30 N-m | 14–22 ft-lbf | |
| Convertible top set plate bolts & nuts | 19–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | |
| Convertible top fabric nuts (to stud bolts) | 6.9–9.8 N-m | 62–86 in-lbf | |
| Convertible top link bracket bolts/nutSequence: bolt 1, nut 2, bolt 3 – no gaps on mating surfaces | 19–25 N-m | 15–18 ft-lbf | Sequence |
| Front bumper reinforcement bolts (4 bolts) | 37–53 N-m | 28–39 ft-lbf | |
| Front bumper fresh-air duct bolt | 8–10 N-m | 71–88 in-lbf | |
| Rear bumper reinforcement nuts (4 nuts) | 37–53 N-m | 28–39 ft-lbf | |
| Wiper motor/link mounting bolts (to cowl) | 6.4–9.6 N-m | 57–84 in-lbf | |
| Wiper motor-to-link bolts | 9–11 N-m | 80–97 in-lbf | |
| Rear bumper stay bolt | 4.0–9.8 N-m | 36–86 in–lbf | |
| Fuel-filler lid mounting bolt | 3.9–5.9 N-m | 35–52 in–lbf | |
| Door quarter glass boltFastens glass to guide | 4.2–6.2 N-m | 38–54 in-lbf | |
| Door glass adjusting bolt | 1–10 N-m | 8.9–88 in–lbf | |
| Driver-side lower panel boltTorque provided in in-lbf as per diagram | 2.0–6.0 N-m | 18–53 in-lbf | |
| Fuel-filler lid lock actuator nut | 3.6–5.4 N-m | 32–47 in–lbf | |
| Male wedge boltItem 7 in diagram | 10–14 N-m | 89–123 in–lbf | |
| Lock bracket center bolt | 39–78 N-m | 29–57 ft–lbf | |
| Top lock striker screw | 9–14 N-m | 80–123 in–lbf | |
| Windshield garnish nut26—45 kgf-cm | 2.5–4.5 N-m | 23–39 in–lbf | |
| Dashboard side mounting boltDriver and passenger side surfaces | 16–22 N-m | 12–16 ft–lbf | |
| Front header trim screwTorque provided in in-lbf as per manual specification | 4.5–6.3 N-m | 40–55 in–lbf | |
| Rear combination light nut | 4.1–6.1 N-m | 37–53 in–lbf | |
| Washer tank nut | 4.9–6.8 N-m | 44–60 in–lbf | |
| Wiper arm mounting nut | 24–27 N-m | 18–19 ft–lbf | |
| Door speaker mounting bolt | 2.0–3.0 N-m | 18–26 in-lbf | |
| Rod antenna mounting nutInternal trunk nut | 6.8–7.8 N-m | 61–69 in–lbf | |
| Rod antenna exterior mounting nutRemoved using snap ring pliers | 1.0–2.9 N-m | 8.9–25 in–lbf | |
| Relay and fuse block wiring harness nutTorque provided in N·m {kgf·cm, in·lbf} | 4.2–6.3 N-m | 38–55 in–lbf | |
| Main fuse wiring harness nut (bottom left)Torque: 102—152 kgf-cm | 10–15 N-m | 89–132 in–lbf | |
| Bcm bracket bolt | 22–30 N-m | 17–22 ft–lbf |
Fluids & Capacities
| Engine oil (2.0 Skyactiv-G, with filter)0W-20 (OEM), 5W-30 also acceptable. Direct injection — use low-LSPI oil. Recommended: Liqui Moly Top Tec 4200 5W-30 | 4.2 L | 4.4 qt | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil (1.5 Skyactiv-G, with filter)0W-20 (OEM), 5W-30 also acceptable. Direct injection — use low-LSPI oil. Recommended: Liqui Moly Top Tec 4200 5W-30 | 3.8 L | 4.0 qt | 0W-20 |
| Manual transmission (6-speed)75W-80 (OEM). For spirited/track driving: Motul Gear FF Competition 75W-140. Extends synchro and bearing life under high loads | 1.7 L | 1.8 qt | GL-4 75W-80 |
| Automatic transmission (6AT)Mazda genuine ATF FZ; check level at operating temp | 8.2 L | 8.7 qt | ATF FZ |
| Rear differential75W-90 (OEM). LSD models: use GL-5 with LSD additive or Torsen-compatible oil | 0.5 L | 0.53 qt | GL-5 75W-90 |
| Coolant (total system)Mazda FL22 (OEM); 55/45 coolant-water mix. Compatible alternative: Pentosin Pentofrost SF | 5.4 L | 5.7 qt | FL22 |
| Brake fluidDOT 4 recommended. Track use: Motul RBF 600 (flush each event) or Castrol SRF (lasts a full season). Replace every 2 years for street use | ~1.0 L | ~1.0 qt | DOT 3 / DOT 4 |
| Clutch fluid (shared w/ brake reservoir)Hydraulic clutch uses brake fluid from shared reservoir | — | — | DOT 3 / DOT 4 |
| Power steeringElectric power steering — no fluid required | — | — | N/A (EPS) |
| Washer fluid | 3.5 L | 3.7 qt | All-season |
Alignment & Suspension Setup
| Street — daily driving, tire wear priority | |||
| Front pinch weld heightMeasure at jacking point seam, unloaded | 135–155 mm | 5.3–6.1 in | |
| RakeRear higher than front. Fine-tune at track: lower rear adds grip, raise rear reduces it | 7–10 mm rear higher | 0.3–0.4 in rear higher | |
| Front camber | −1.0° | −1.0° | |
| CasterHigher caster improves stability but increases steering effort | >7.3–8° | >7.3–8° | |
| Front toe (total)Slight toe-in improves straight-line stability | +1.6 mm (1/16″ / 0.06″) | +1/16″ (0.06″) | |
| Rear camber | −1.2° | −1.2° | |
| Rear toe (total) | +1.6 mm (1/16″ / 0.06″) | +1/16″ (0.06″) | |
| Dual Duty — spirited street & occasional track | |||
| Front pinch weld heightMeasure at jacking point seam, unloaded | 125–135 mm | 4.9–5.3 in | |
| RakeRear higher than front. Fine-tune at track: lower rear adds grip, raise rear reduces it | 7–10 mm rear higher | 0.3–0.4 in rear higher | |
| Front camber | −2.0° | −2.0° | |
| CasterHigher caster improves stability but increases steering effort | >7.3–8° | >7.3–8° | |
| Front toe (total) | +1.6 mm (1/16″ / 0.06″) | +1/16″ (0.06″) | |
| Rear camber | −2.0° | −2.0° | |
| Rear toe (total) | +1.6 mm (1/16″ / 0.06″) | +1/16″ (0.06″) | |
| Race — dedicated track or autocross | |||
| Front pinch weld heightMeasure at jacking point seam, unloaded | 115–130 mm | 4.5–5.1 in | |
| RakeRear higher than front. Fine-tune at track: lower rear adds grip, raise rear reduces it | 7–10 mm rear higher | 0.3–0.4 in rear higher | |
| Front camberAdjust based on tire pyrometer readings | −3.5° | −3.5° | |
| CasterHigher caster improves stability but increases steering effort | >7.3–8° | >7.3–8° | |
| Front toe (total) | 0 | 0 | |
| Rear camber | −2.8° | −2.8° | |
| Rear toe (total) | +1.6 mm (1/16″ / 0.06″) | +1/16″ (0.06″) | |