Engine
| Cylinder Head Bolt (1.6L) — 2 steps | |||
| Cylinder Head Bolt (1.6L) Step 1 of 2Tighten in sequence | 47-54 N-m | 35-40 ft-lbf | |
| Cylinder Head Bolt (1.6L) Step 2 of 2Tighten in sequence | 76-81 N-m | 56-60 ft-lbf | |
| Lower side oil pipe bolt — 1 steps | |||
| Lower side oil pipe bolt Step 1 of 1Tighten using several steps in the sequence shown | 3-7 N-m | 27-62 in-lbf | |
| Main Bearing Cap Bolt — 2 steps | |||
| Main Bearing Cap Bolt Step 1 of 2Tighten evenly to specification in alternating sequence | 30-37 N-m | 22-27 ft-lbf | |
| Main Bearing Cap Bolt Step 2 of 2Tighten evenly to specification in alternating sequence | 54-58 N-m | 40-43 ft-lbf | |
| Upper side oil pipe bolt — 1 steps | |||
| Upper side oil pipe bolt Step 1 of 1Tighten using several steps in the sequence shown | 12-18 N-m | 106-159 in-lbf | |
| A/C Compressor Bracket (MX-5 Miata) | 15-22 N-m | 11-16 ft-lbf | |
| A/C Compressor Locknut | 38-51 N-m | 28-38 ft-lbf | |
| Alternator Adjusting Bolt A | 19-25 N-m | 14-18 ft-lbf | |
| Alternator Adjusting Bolt B | 38-51 N-m | 28-38 ft-lbf | |
| Alternator Pivot Bolt | 38-51 N-m | 28-38 ft-lbf | |
| Alternator Top Bolt | 37-52 N-m | 27-38 ft-lbf | |
| Alternator Lock Bolt | 19-25 N-m | 14-18 ft-lbf | |
| Axle Shaft Nut | 235-319 N-m | 173-235 ft-lbf | |
| Camshaft bearing cap bolt 1.8 onlyTighten in sequence | 11-14 N-m | 97-124 in-lbf | |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | 49-61 N-m | 36-45 ft-lbf | |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 1.8 only | 50-60 N-m | 37-44 ft-lbf | |
| Camshaft/Rocker Cover Bolt (DOHC & SOHC Top) 1.8 only | 5-9 N-m | 44-80 in-lbf | |
| Camshaft/Rocker Cover Bolt DOHC (Top) 1.6 only | 5-9 N-m | 44-80 in-lbf | |
| Compressor Bracket-To-Engine Bolt | 38-51 N-m | 28-38 ft-lbf | |
| Connecting Rod Cap Nut 1.6 onlyTighten evenly to specification in alternating sequence | 50-54 N-m | 37-40 ft-lbf | |
| Connecting Rod Cap Nut 1.8 only | 48-50 N-m | 35-37 ft-lbf | |
| Crankshaft Pulley Attaching Bolts | 12-18 N-m | 106-159 in-lbf | |
| Crankshaft Pulley Boss Bolt 1.8 only | 157-167 N-m | 116-123 ft-lbf | |
| Crankshaft Pulley-To-Pulley Boss 1.8 only | 12-18 N-m | 106-159 in-lbf | |
| Crankshaft/Timing Belt Sprocket Bolt 1.6 only | 109-118 N-m | 80-87 ft-lbf | |
| Crossmember-To-Frame Bolt | 63-89 N-m | 46-66 ft-lbf | |
| Cylinder head bolt 1.8 onlyTighten in sequence | 76-81 N-m | 56-60 ft-lbf | |
| Distributor Bolt | 19-26 N-m | 14-19 ft-lbf | |
| Drive shaft bolts (Miata) | 50-58 N-m | 37-43 ft-lbf | |
| Engine mount nut | 57-79 N-m | 42-58 ft-lbf | |
| Engine mount-to-engine bolt | 37-54 N-m | 27-40 ft-lbf | |
| Engine mount-to-frame nut (Miata) | 57-77 N-m | 42-57 ft-lbf | |
| Flywheel to crankshaft bolt 1.8 onlyApply lock-type sealant to bolts; tighten in a star-pattern sequence | 96-103 N-m | 71-76 ft-lbf | |
| Fuel Rail Bolt | 19-26 N-m | 14-19 ft-lbf | |
| Idler Pulley Bolt | 38-51 N-m | 28-38 ft-lbf | |
| Ignition Coil Mounting Bolt (bracket-to-engine) | 19-24 N-m | 14-18 ft-lbf | |
| Ignition Coil Mounting Bolt (coil-to-bracket) | 8-11 N-m | 71-97 in-lbf | |
| Intake Manifold Bolt/NutTighten evenly to specification in alternating sequence | 19-26 N-m | 14-19 ft-lbf | |
| Intake Manifold Support Bracket (1.8L) | 19-25 N-m | 14-18 ft-lbf | |
| Intake Manifold Support Bracket (1.6L) | 19-26 N-m | 14-19 ft-lbf | |
| Main Bearing Support Plate-To-Motor Mount Nut 1.6 only | 57-79 N-m | 42-58 ft-lbf | |
| Oil Jet | 12-18 N-m | 106-159 in-lbf | |
| Oil drain plugInstall new crush washer | 29-41 N-m | 22-30 ft-lbf | |
| Oil Pan Support-To-Transaxle | 38-52 N-m | 28-38 ft-lbf | |
| Oil pan-to-engine block bolt | 8-11 N-m | 71-97 in-lbf | |
| Oil pan-to-transmission bolt (Miata) | 64-88 N-m | 47-65 ft-lbf | |
| Oil pump cover screws 1.8 only | 6-9 N-m | 53-80 in-lbf | |
| Oil Pump-To-Block Bolt | 19-26 N-m | 14-19 ft-lbf | |
| Oil Strainer Bolt | 8-11 N-m | 71-97 in-lbf | |
| Piston pin press pressure 1.8 onlyPressure required to install piston pin; if less than 1100 lbs (4893 N) required for removal, replace components | 4893-14679 N-m | 3609-10827 ft-lbf | |
| Power Steering Pump Bolt A | 32-46 N-m | 24-34 ft-lbf | |
| Power Steering Pump Bolt B | 37-53 N-m | 27-39 ft-lbf | |
| Power Steering Pump Bolt C | 19-25 N-m | 14-18 ft-lbf | |
| Power steering pump-to-bracket bolt | 38-51 N-m | 28-38 ft-lbf | |
| PPF-To-Differential Long Mounting BoltTighten in sequence | 104-123 N-m | 77-91 ft-lbf | |
| PPF-To-Transmission Side Mounting BoltTighten in sequence | 104-123 N-m | 77-91 ft-lbf | |
| PPF/differential mounting spacer boltsEnsure bolt sleeve and spacer are properly installed | 37-52 N-m | 27-38 ft-lbf | |
| PPF/differential mounting spacer boltsTighten before installing PPF to differential | 38-52 N-m | 28-38 ft-lbf | |
| PPF/differential mounting spacer boltsFront PPF-to-differential side mounting bolt is the reamer bolt, used to align frame | 37-51 N-m | 27-38 ft-lbf | |
| Rear cover bolt | 8-11 N-m | 71-97 in-lbf | |
| Side Oil Pipe Bolt 1Refer to tightening sequence diagram | 16-24 N-m | 12-18 ft-lbf | |
| Side Oil Pipe Bolt 2Refer to tightening sequence diagram | 8-11 N-m | 71-97 in-lbf | |
| Side Oil Pipe Bolt 3Refer to tightening sequence diagram | 34-47 N-m | 25-35 ft-lbf | |
| SOHC Timing Belt Cover-To-Camshaft Cover 1.6 only | 8-11 N-m | 71-97 in-lbf | |
| Spark plug | 15-22 N-m | 11-16 ft-lbf | |
| Timing Belt Cover Bolt | 8-11 N-m | 71-97 in-lbf | |
| Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt (1.8L) | 37-51 N-m | 27-38 ft-lbf | |
| Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt (1.6L SOHC) | 19-26 N-m | 14-19 ft-lbf | |
| Top Oil Pipe Bolt | 8-11 N-m | 71-97 in-lbf | |
| Valve Cover Bolt 1.6 only | 8-11 N-m | 71-97 in-lbf | |
| Thermostat cover bolt | 19-25 N-m | 14-18 ft-lbf | |
| Water Pump Bolt | 19-26 N-m | 14-19 ft-lbf | |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt | 8-11 N-m | 71-97 in-lbf | |
Exhaust
| Exhaust Header Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut | 31-46 N-m | 23-34 ft-lbf | |
| Exhaust Manifold NutTighten evenly to specification in alternating sequence | 38-46 N-m | 28-34 ft-lbf | |
| Exhaust Manifold-To-Head BoltTighten evenly to specification in alternating sequence | 38-46 N-m | 28-34 ft-lbf |
Transmission
| 2nd brake servo piston stem — 1 steps | |||
| 2nd brake servo piston stem Step 1 of 1Tighten then back off 3 turns | 12-15 N-m | 106-133 in-lbf | |
| 2nd gear brake band lock nut — 1 steps | |||
| 2nd gear brake band lock nut Step 1 of 1Hold stem stationary while tightening | 15-39 N-m | 11-29 ft-lbf | |
| 2nd gear brake band piston stem — 1 steps | |||
| 2nd gear brake band piston stem Step 1 of 1Initial tightening before loosening 3 turns | 12-15 N-m | 106-133 in-lbf | |
| OD brake servo piston stem — 1 steps | |||
| OD brake servo piston stem Step 1 of 1Tighten then back off 2 turns | 7-10 N-m | 62-89 in-lbf | |
| Overdrive brake band lock nut — 1 steps | |||
| Overdrive brake band lock nut Step 1 of 1Hold stem stationary while tightening | 15-40 N-m | 11-30 ft-lbf | |
| Overdrive brake band piston stem — 1 steps | |||
| Overdrive brake band piston stem Step 1 of 1Initial tightening before backing off 2 turns | 7-10 N-m | 62-89 in-lbf | |
| 2nd Servo-To-Transmission Case | 7-9 N-m | 62-80 in-lbf | |
| Band Piston Stem Lock Nut | 15-39 N-m | 11-29 ft-lbf | |
| Bearing cover bolt | 18-26 N-m | 13-19 ft-lbf | |
| Bearing cover bolt ARefer to for bolt locations | 16-23 N-m | 12-17 ft-lbf | |
| Bearing cover bolt BRefer to for bolt locations | 36-54 N-m | 27-40 ft-lbf | |
| Clutch cover boltsTighten in a crisscross pattern | 18-27 N-m | 13-20 ft-lbf | |
| Clutch housing-to-engine block bolts | 64-90 N-m | 47-66 ft-lbf | |
| Countershaft lock nut | 128-197 N-m | 94-145 ft-lbf | |
| Drive Shaft Nuts | 50-58 N-m | 37-43 ft-lbf | |
| Drum Support-To-Overdrive Case | 7-9 N-m | 62-80 in-lbf | |
| Dynamic balancer lock nut | 157-206 N-m | 116-152 ft-lbf | |
| Extension housing bolt | 16-23 N-m | 12-17 ft-lbf | |
| Extension Housing-To-Transmission Bolt | 20-24 N-m | 15-18 ft-lbf | |
| Gearshift lever rear lock nut | 19-28 N-m | 14-21 ft-lbf | |
| Governor Body-To-Oil Distributor | 5-7 N-m | 44-62 in-lbf | |
| Governor Tube | 15-18 N-m | 11-13 ft-lbf | |
| Input shaft front cover bolt | 18-26 N-m | 13-19 ft-lbf | |
| Interlock pin plug | 10-15 N-m | 89-133 in-lbf | |
| Line Pressure Test Plugs | 5-10 N-m | 44-89 in-lbf | |
| Manual Shaft Lock Nut | 30-39 N-m | 22-29 ft-lbf | |
| Neutral safety switch mounting bolt | 5-7 N-m | 44-62 in-lbf | |
| OD Servo Case | 5-7 N-m | 44-62 in-lbf | |
| Oil Cooler Pipe-To-Case | 23-35 N-m | 17-26 ft-lbf | |
| Oil pan bolt | 6-8 N-m | 53-71 in-lbf | |
| Oil Pan-To-Transmission Case | 6-7 N-m | 53-62 in-lbf | |
| Oil Screen-To-Valve Body | 3-4 N-m | 27-35 in-lbf | |
| One-Way Clutch-To-Transmission | 12-18 N-m | 106-159 in-lbf | |
| Overdrive band servo cover boltsUse new gasket | 5-7 N-m | 44-62 in-lbf | |
| PPF-to-differential mounting spacer bolt (short)1990 Miata | 37-52 N-m | 27-38 ft-lbf | |
| PPF-To-Differential Mounting Spacer Bolt (Short) | 37-51 N-m | 27-38 ft-lbf | |
| Reverse idler gear bolt | 8-11 N-m | 71-97 in-lbf | |
| Shift fork bolt | 12-16 N-m | 106-142 in-lbf | |
| Shift rod end bolt | 8-12 N-m | 71-106 in-lbf | |
| Speedometer driven gear bolt | 8-11 N-m | 71-97 in-lbf | |
| Spring cap bolt | 10-15 N-m | 89-133 in-lbf | |
| Starter Mounting Bolts | 38-51 N-m | 28-38 ft-lbf | |
| Torque Converter Housing-To-Transmission Bolt | 58-69 N-m | 43-51 ft-lbf | |
| Transmission drain plugInstall NEW washer | 40-58 N-m | 30-43 ft-lbf | |
| Transmission fill plug | 24-39 N-m | 18-29 ft-lbf | |
| Clutch release cylinder bolt (slave cylinder) | 16-22 N-m | 12-16 ft-lbf | |
| Transmission-To-Engine Block Bolts | 64-89 N-m | 47-66 ft-lbf | |
| Transmission-to-PPF bracket bolts | 37-54 N-m | 27-40 ft-lbf | |
| Valve body bolt | 5-7 N-m | 44-62 in-lbf | |
| Valve body bolts 1 through 7Follow tightening sequence in | 3-4 N-m | 27-35 in-lbf | |
| Valve body bolts 18 & 19Follow tightening sequence in | 5-7 N-m | 44-62 in-lbf | |
| Valve body bolts 8 through 17Follow tightening sequence in | 3-4 N-m | 27-35 in-lbf | |
Driveline & Axle
| Differential drain plug | 39-54 N-m | 29-40 ft-lbf | |
| Differential fill plug | 39-54 N-m | 29-40 ft-lbf | |
| ABS Speed Sensor Bolt | 16-23 N-m | 12-17 ft-lbf | |
| Axle shaft flange nutMark differential and axle shaft flanges for installation reference | 54-64 N-m | 40-47 ft-lbf | |
| Axle shaft lock nut (Rear, 1990-93)Manufacturer recommends using new lock nut; stake nut after tightening | 216-294 N-m | 159-217 ft-lbf | |
| Axle Shaft Lock Nut (Rear, 1994+) | 236-318 N-m | 174-235 ft-lbf | |
| Differential Carrier Bearings Cap Bolts1990 Miata | 68-90 N-m | 50-66 ft-lbf | |
| Differential Carrier Bearings Cap Bolts1991 Miata | 37-52 N-m | 27-38 ft-lbf | |
| Differential Carrier Bearings Cap Bolts1994+ | 38-52 N-m | 28-38 ft-lbf | |
| Differential Carrier Bearings Lock Plate Bolt1990-93 | 18-26 N-m | 13-19 ft-lbf | |
| Differential Carrier Bearings Lock Plate Bolt1994+ | 18-25 N-m | 13-18 ft-lbf | |
| Differential Carrier Bearings Lock Tab1990 Miata | 19-26 N-m | 14-19 ft-lbf | |
| Differential Carrier-to-Housing1990 Miata | 23-27 N-m | 17-20 ft-lbf | |
| Differential Carrier-To-Housing Bolts1990-93 | 23-27 N-m | 17-20 ft-lbf | |
| Differential Carrier-To-Housing Bolts1994+ | 23-26 N-m | 17-19 ft-lbf | |
| Differential Case Rear Mount Nuts1991 Miata | 73-94 N-m | 54-69 ft-lbf | |
| Differential Inner Nut1990 Miata | 83-98 N-m | 61-72 ft-lbf | |
| Differential Outer Nuts (2)1990 Miata | 18-26 N-m | 13-19 ft-lbf | |
| Differential-To-Axle Shaft Flange NutsQuantity: 4 | 54-64 N-m | 40-47 ft-lbf | |
| Differential-To-Chassis Mount Inner Nut | 83-98 N-m | 61-72 ft-lbf | |
| Differential-To-Chassis Mount Outer Nuts | 18-27 N-m | 13-20 ft-lbf | |
| Differential-To-Drive Axle Flange NutsQuantity: 4 | 54-64 N-m | 40-47 ft-lbf | |
| Drive Axle Inner CV Joint Flange Nuts | 54-64 N-m | 40-47 ft-lbf | |
| Drive Axle Shaft Lock NutStake drive axle shaft lock nut after tightening | 216-294 N-m | 159-217 ft-lbf | |
| Drive Pinion Lock Nut1990 Miata | 118-176 N-m | 87-130 ft-lbf | |
| Drive Pinion Lock Nut1994+ | 128-284 N-m | 94-209 ft-lbf | |
| Drive pinion nutUsing a new drive pinion nut | 128-177 N-m | 94-131 ft-lbf | |
| Drive Shaft Companion Flange Nuts | 27-30 N-m | 20-22 ft-lbf | |
| Exhaust Pipe Mount Nuts | 40-55 N-m | 30-41 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Control Arm Bolt/Nut (Rear, 1990-93) | 62-75 N-m | 46-55 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Control Arm Bolt/Nut (Rear, 1994+) | 64-73 N-m | 47-54 ft-lbf | |
| PPF Bracket To Transmission BoltsManual Transmission | 37-54 N-m | 27-40 ft-lbf | |
| PPF to differential mounting boltsTighten PPF/differential mounting spacer bolts | 37-52 N-m | 27-38 ft-lbf | |
| PPF To Differential Spacer BoltShort bolt | 37-52 N-m | 27-38 ft-lbf | |
| PPF To Transmission Bolts (M/T) | 37-54 N-m | 27-40 ft-lbf | |
| PPF-to-PPF Bracket Bolt1990 Miata | 37-54 N-m | 27-40 ft-lbf | |
| Ring Gear Retaining BoltsApply locking compound to rear face of ring gear | 69-83 N-m | 51-61 ft-lbf | |
| Upper Control Arm Bolt/Nut | 46-67 N-m | 34-49 ft-lbf | |
| Wheel lug nuts | 89-117 N-m | 66-86 ft-lbf |
Suspension
| ABS speed sensor harness & bracket bolts | 16-22 N-m | 12-16 ft-lbf | |
| ABS speed sensor harness bracket bolts | 16-23 N-m | 12-17 ft-lbf | |
| Axle Lock Nut (Front)Stake axle nut after tightening | 167-215 N-m | 123-159 ft-lbf | |
| Rear caliper bracket boltBracket to knuckle | 49-69 N-m | 36-51 ft-lbf | |
| Control link-to-lower arm nut | 36-54 N-m | 27-40 ft-lbf | |
| Drive Axle Lock Nut (Front)Miata | 167-216 N-m | 123-159 ft-lbf | |
| Drive Axle Lock Nut (Rear)Stake drive axle lock nut after tightening | 216-294 N-m | 159-217 ft-lbf | |
| Drive axle lock nut (1999 & 2000)Stake drive axle lock nut after tightening | 236-318 N-m | 174-235 ft-lbf | |
| Front caliper bracket boltBracket to knuckle | 49-69 N-m | 36-51 ft-lbf | |
| Front strut bar joint boltRotate counterclockwise to set tension | 0-1 N-m | 0-9 in-lbf | |
| Front strut bar lock nutsOn joint bolt | 10-14 N-m | 89-124 in-lbf | |
| Lower arm-to-crossmember nutsTighten with vehicle resting on ground and suspension unloaded | 73-95 N-m | 54-70 ft-lbf | |
| Lower arm-to-knuckle nutTighten with vehicle resting on ground and suspension unloaded | 63-75 N-m | 46-55 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Ball Joint-To-Knuckle Nut1990-93 | 58-77 N-m | 43-57 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Ball Joint-To-Knuckle Nut1994+ | 57-77 N-m | 42-57 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Ball Joint-To-Lower Control | 73-94 N-m | 54-69 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Ball Joint-To-Lower Control Arm Bolts/Nut | 73-93 N-m | 54-69 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Ball Joint-To-Lower Control Arm NutMiata | 73-93 N-m | 54-69 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Ball Joint-To-Lower Control Bolt | 73-94 N-m | 54-69 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Ball Joint-To-Lower Control Bolt & Nut | 94-117 N-m | 69-86 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Control Arm-To-FrameMiata | 73-93 N-m | 54-69 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Control Arm-To-FrameTighten with vehicle resting on ground | 94-112 N-m | 69-83 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Control Arm-To-Frame Front Adjusting Bolt Lock NutTighten with vehicle resting on ground and suspension unloaded | 93-113 N-m | 69-83 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Control Arm-To-Frame Front NutTighten with vehicle resting on ground | 94-112 N-m | 69-83 ft-lbf | |
| Lower Control Arm-To-Frame Rear NutTighten with vehicle resting on ground | 84-102 N-m | 62-75 ft-lbf | |
| Rear Adjusting Bolt Lock Nut | 83-103 N-m | 61-76 ft-lbf | |
| Shock Absorber Assembly-To-Body Nuts (Front)Miata | 29-36 N-m | 21-27 ft-lbf | |
| Shock Absorber Lock Nut (Front)Miata | 31-46 N-m | 23-34 ft-lbf | |
| Shock Absorber Lower Bolt (Front)Miata | 73-93 N-m | 54-69 ft-lbf | |
| Shock piston rod nut (Rear) | 30-37 N-m | 22-27 ft-lbf | |
| Shock Piston Rod Nut (Front)Do not use air tools | 32-46 N-m | 24-34 ft-lbf | |
| Shock upper mount nuts (Front)For 1999 & 2000 models | 16-23 N-m | 12-17 ft-lbf | |
| Shock Upper Mount Nuts (Front)Pre-1999 | 30-36 N-m | 22-27 ft-lbf | |
| Shock upper nut (Rear, 1999 & 2000)DO NOT use air tool; will damage piston rod thread | 16-23 N-m | 12-17 ft-lbf | |
| Shock-to-body nuts (Rear) | 30-35 N-m | 22-26 ft-lbf | |
| Shock-To-Lower Control Arm (Front)Pre-1999 | 73-93 N-m | 54-69 ft-lbf | |
| Shock-To-Lower Control Arm (Front)1999+ | 94-117 N-m | 69-86 ft-lbf | |
| Stabilizer bar bracket boltsRear | 20-28 N-m | 15-21 ft-lbf | |
| Stabilizer Bar Bracket-To-Frame BoltsFront | 19-26 N-m | 14-19 ft-lbf | |
| Stabilizer Bar-To-Stabilizer Link BoltTighten with vehicle resting on ground and suspension unloaded | 36-54 N-m | 27-40 ft-lbf | |
| Stabilizer Link Bolts | 43-60 N-m | 32-44 ft-lbf | |
| Stabilizer link bolts (1999 & 2000) | 44-60 N-m | 32-44 ft-lbf | |
| Strut Assembly Lock Nut | 29-36 N-m | 21-27 ft-lbf | |
| Strut Assembly-To-Lower Control Arm Bolt/Nut | 73-93 N-m | 54-69 ft-lbf | |
| Strut Bar Bolt (Front) | 16-22 N-m | 12-16 ft-lbf | |
| Strut Bar Bracket Nut (Front) | 30-37 N-m | 22-27 ft-lbf | |
| Strut piston rod lock nut (Rear, 1990-93) | 31-46 N-m | 23-34 ft-lbf | |
| Strut Piston Rod Lock Nut (Rear, 1994+) | 30-36 N-m | 22-27 ft-lbf | |
| Strut Upper Mount Nuts | 29-36 N-m | 21-27 ft-lbf | |
| Strut-to-body nuts (Rear, 1990-93) | 29-36 N-m | 21-27 ft-lbf | |
| Strut-To-Body Nuts (Rear, 1994+) | 30-36 N-m | 22-27 ft-lbf | |
| Strut-to-lower arm bolt (Rear)Tighten with vehicle resting on ground and suspension unloaded | 73-93 N-m | 54-69 ft-lbf | |
| Tie Rod-To-Knuckle Nut | 30-43 N-m | 22-32 ft-lbf | |
| Upper arm-to-crossmember nutsTighten with vehicle resting on ground and suspension unloaded | 47-66 N-m | 35-49 ft-lbf | |
| Upper arm-to-crossmember nuts (1999 & 2000)Tighten with vehicle resting on ground and suspension unloaded | 54-76 N-m | 40-56 ft-lbf | |
| Upper arm-to-knuckle boltTighten with vehicle resting on ground and suspension unloaded | 47-66 N-m | 35-49 ft-lbf | |
| Upper arm-to-knuckle bolt (1999 & 2000)Tighten with vehicle resting on ground and suspension unloaded | 54-76 N-m | 40-56 ft-lbf | |
| Upper Ball Joint-To-Knuckle Nut | 42-60 N-m | 31-44 ft-lbf | |
| Upper Control Arm Pivot Bolt/NutTighten with vehicle resting on ground and suspension unloaded | 118-137 N-m | 87-101 ft-lbf | |
| Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt | 19-25 N-m | 14-18 ft-lbf |
Steering
| Adjusting cover lock nut (Miata)Hold adjusting cover in place while tightening | 60-73 N-m | 44-54 ft-lbf | |
| Column Bracket Bolts/Nuts | 16-23 N-m | 12-17 ft-lbf | |
| Column Upper Bracket Mounting Bolts | 16-25 N-m | 12-18 ft-lbf | |
| Driver Air Bag Module Bolts/NutsMiata | 4-6 N-m | 35-53 in-lbf | |
| Intermediate Shaft-To-Pinion Shaft Bolt | 18-26 N-m | 13-19 ft-lbf | |
| Key Interlock Cable Bolt | 4-6 N-m | 35-53 in-lbf | |
| Pinion Housing Lock Nut | 45-54 N-m | 33-40 ft-lbf | |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Nut1990-93 | 30-39 N-m | 22-29 ft-lbf | |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Nut1994+ | 39-49 N-m | 29-36 ft-lbf | |
| Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt | 44-60 N-m | 32-44 ft-lbf | |
| Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts/Nuts | 37-54 N-m | 27-40 ft-lbf | |
| Power Steering Pump Mounting Nut | 38-51 N-m | 28-38 ft-lbf | |
| Pressure Line Fitting-To-Power Steering Pump | 31-47 N-m | 23-35 ft-lbf | |
| Pressure Line Fitting-To-PS Pump | 24-35 N-m | 18-26 ft-lbf | |
| Pressure Line Fitting-To-Steering Gear1990-93 | 31-47 N-m | 23-35 ft-lbf | |
| Pressure Line Fitting-To-Steering Gear1994+ | 30-44 N-m | 22-32 ft-lbf | |
| Steering Column Lower Mounting Bolts | 18-26 N-m | 13-19 ft-lbf | |
| Steering Column Upper Mounting Bolts | 16-22 N-m | 12-16 ft-lbf | |
| Steering Gear Mounting Bolts/Nuts | 37-52 N-m | 27-38 ft-lbf | |
| Steering Rack-To-Tie Rod 1.6 only | 79-98 N-m | 58-72 ft-lbf | |
| Steering Rack-To-Tie Rod 1.8 only | 59-78 N-m | 44-58 ft-lbf | |
| Steering Shaft Assembly-To-Firewall Nuts | 18-27 N-m | 13-20 ft-lbf | |
| Steering Shaft U Joint Bolts | 18-26 N-m | 13-19 ft-lbf | |
| Steering Wheel Nut | 39-49 N-m | 29-36 ft-lbf | |
| Tie Rod Castle NutsMiata application | 30-44 N-m | 22-32 ft-lbf | |
| Tie Rod End-To-Tie Rod Lock Nut | 34-50 N-m | 25-37 ft-lbf | |
| Tilt Lever Adjusting Nut | 2-3 N-m | 18-27 in-lbf | |
| Valve Housing BoltsMiata application | 20-29 N-m | 15-21 ft-lbf |
Brakes
| ABS control module mounting bolts/nuts | 7-10 N-m | 62-89 in-lbf | |
| Backing Plate (Rear) | 45-58 N-m | 33-43 ft-lbf | |
| Brake bleed screwEnsure fluid leakage is not present after tightening | 6-9 N-m | 53-80 in-lbf | |
| Brake Line Nuts | 14-22 N-m | 10-16 ft-lbf | |
| Brake pedal push rod lock nutTighten after adjusting pedal free play | 24-34 N-m | 18-25 ft-lbf | |
| Drive Shaft-To-Flange Nuts | 54-64 N-m | 40-47 ft-lbf | |
| Front caliper slide pin boltLower — larger 17mm bolt | 78-88 N-m | 58-65 ft-lbf | |
| Front caliper slide pin boltUpper — smaller 14mm bolt | 45-54 N-m | 33-40 ft-lbf | |
| Front Wheel Bearing Lock Nut | 167-216 N-m | 123-159 ft-lbf | |
| Hydraulic unit brakeline union bolts1994+ | 24-35 N-m | 18-26 ft-lbf | |
| Hydraulic Unit Brakeline Union Bolts1990-93 | 20-29 N-m | 15-21 ft-lbf | |
| Hydraulic unit mounting bolts/nuts1994+ | 19-24 N-m | 14-18 ft-lbf | |
| Hydraulic Unit Mounting Nuts1990-93 | 19-26 N-m | 14-19 ft-lbf | |
| Lower control arm-to-rear steering knuckle nut | 64-73 N-m | 47-54 ft-lbf | |
| Parking brake cable lock nut | 19-29 N-m | 14-21 ft-lbf | |
| Power brake unit mounting nutsTighten when using adjustment gauge | 10-16 N-m | 89-142 in-lbf | |
| Rear axle bearing lock nutLeft wheel lock nut has left-hand threads | 197-295 N-m | 145-218 ft-lbf | |
| Rear caliper slide pin boltCaliper to bracket | 34-39 N-m | 25-29 ft-lbf | |
| Rear Wheel Bearing Lock Nut | 216-294 N-m | 159-217 ft-lbf | |
| Speed Sensor Bolt | 16-23 N-m | 12-17 ft-lbf | |
| Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt | 16-22 N-m | 12-16 ft-lbf | |
| Stoplight switch lock nut | 14-18 N-m | 10-13 ft-lbf | |
| Union Bolt | 19-30 N-m | 14-22 ft-lbf | |
| Wheel cylinder mounting bolt | 10-12 N-m | 89-106 in-lbf |
Body
| Compressor inlet & outlet pipe fitting | 10-15 N-m | 89-133 in-lbf | |
| Compressor-to-compressor bracket bolt | 15-21 N-m | 11-15 ft-lbf | |
| Condenser Inlet Pipe Fitting | 15-24 N-m | 11-18 ft-lbf | |
| Evaporator Inlet Pipe Fitting | 10-19 N-m | 89-168 in-lbf | |
| Evaporator outlet refrigerant pipe fitting | 20-29 N-m | 15-21 ft-lbf | |
| Evaporator unit nut | 8-11 N-m | 71-97 in-lbf | |
| Receiver-drier inlet & outlet pipe fitting | 10-19 N-m | 89-168 in-lbf |
Electrical
| Battery cable nut (Solenoid Terminal B)Direct drive starter | 10-12 N-m | 89-106 in-lbf | |
| Battery Cable Nut (Solenoid Terminal B)Reduction drive starter | 9-13 N-m | 80-115 in-lbf | |
| Starter-to-bracket bolt | 16-22 N-m | 12-16 ft-lbf |
Fluids & Capacities
| Engine oil (1.6 L B6-ZE, with filter)10W-30 (OEM). 5W-30 or 10W-40 also acceptable. Recommended: Castrol GTX 10W-40, Valvoline VR1 10W-30 | 3.6 L | 3.8 qt | 10W-30 |
| Engine oil (1.8 L BP-ZE, with filter)10W-30 (OEM). 5W-30 or 10W-40 also acceptable. Recommended: Castrol GTX 10W-40, Valvoline VR1 10W-30 | 3.9 L | 4.1 qt | 10W-30 |
| Manual transmission (5-speed)75W-90 GL-4 (OEM). Recommended: Redline MT-90. For smoother shifts in cold weather: Redline MTL 70W-80 | 1.8 L | 1.9 qt | GL-4 75W-90 |
| Automatic transmission (4AT)ATF M-III or Dexron III. Compatible: Valvoline MaxLife ATF | 7.0 L | 7.4 qt | ATF M-III |
| Rear differentialGL-5 90 (OEM). LSD models: add Mazda friction modifier or use Redline 75W-90 NS (LSD safe) | 0.75 L | 0.79 qt | GL-5 90 |
| Coolant (total system)50/50 mix. FL22 or equivalent long-life. Compatible: Zerex Asian Vehicle (blue) | 6.0 L | 6.3 qt | FL22 |
| Brake fluidDOT 3 (OEM), DOT 4 acceptable. Track use: Motul RBF 600 (flush each event) or Castrol SRF (lasts a full season). Replace every 2 years for street use | ~0.8 L | ~0.85 qt | DOT 3 |
| Clutch fluid (shared w/ brake reservoir)Hydraulic clutch uses brake fluid from shared reservoir | — | — | DOT 3 |
| Power steeringMazda genuine ATF M-III or Dexron III | 0.9 L | 0.95 qt | ATF M-III |
| Washer fluid | 2.5 L | 2.6 qt | All-season |