LOCKNUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR DRIVESHAFT

Applicable Models

Model Starting S/N Ending S/N Model Spec
  MAZDA3 2005-2006   000000   ZZZZZZ  

Related Category/Subcategory/Symptoms

DRIVELINE/AXLE / FRONT AXLE / SERVICEABILITY
DRIVELINE/AXLE / FRONT AXLE / OTHERS

MTOL - 4772 Dealer Repair Information

Symptom and Conditions

The driveshaft was changed from a bolt to nut type for improved strength starting January 01, 2005 production. The torque specification for the nut is:

TORQUE: 173.5 - 202.3 ft-lb 23.99 - 27.98 kgf-m 235.2 - 274.4 N-m

Be sure to use new locknuts during reassembly.
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