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Mazda Miata ND (2016 and newer) Torque specs

Engine

  • Spark Plugs: 11-17 ft-lbs
  • Oil Drain Plug: 22-30 ft-lbs
  • Valve Cover Bolts: 43-78 in-lbs
  • Water Pump Bolts: 14-19 ft-lbs

Transmission

  • Flywheel Bolts: 71-75 ft-lbs
  • Pressure Plate Bolts: 14-19 ft-lbs
  • Bellhousing Bolts: 48-65 ft-lbs

Suspension

  • Wheel Lug Nuts: 66-86 ft-lbs
  • Upper Shock Mount Plate Bolts: 22-27 ft-lbs
  • Lower Control Arm Bolts: 54-69 ft-lbs

Brakes

  • Caliper Bolts (Front): 58-65 ft-lbs
  • Caliper Bolts (Rear): 25-29 ft-lbs
  • Bracket Bolts (Front/Rear): 36-51 ft-lbs
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Mazda Miata NC (2006-2015) Torque specs

Engine

  • Crankshaft Pulley Bolt: 116-122 ft-lbs
  • Camshaft Gear Bolt: 37-44 ft-lbs
  • Valve Cover Bolts: 43-78 in-lbs
  • Spark Plugs: 11-17 ft-lbs
  • Oil Drain Plug: 22-30 ft-lbs

Transmission

  • Flywheel Bolts: 71-75 ft-lbs
  • Pressure Plate Bolts: 14-19 ft-lbs
  • Bellhousing Bolts: 48-65 ft-lbs
  • Transmission Drain Plug: 29-43 ft-lbs

Suspension

  • Wheel Lug Nuts: 66-86 ft-lbs
  • Lower Control Arm Bolts: 54-69 ft-lbs
  • Upper Shock Mount Plate Bolts: 22-27 ft-lbs

Brakes

  • Caliper Bolts (Front): 58-65 ft-lbs
  • Caliper Bolts (Rear): 25-29 ft-lbs
  • Brake Bracket Bolts: 36-51 ft-lbs

Sure! Here is a comprehensive list of torque specifications for the Mazda Miata NC (2006-2015):

General Torque Specifications

  • Engine Oil Drain Plug: 22-30 ft-lbs (31-41 N-m)
  • Wheel Lug Nuts: 66-86 ft-lbs (89-117 N-m)
  • Spark Plugs: 11-17 ft-lbs (132-204 in-lbs)
  • Differential Fill Plug: 29-40 ft-lbs (39-54 N-m)
  • Gearbox Drain Plug: 29-43 ft-lbs (39-59 N-m)
  • Gearbox Fill Plug: 18-29 ft-lbs (25-39 N-m)
  • Differential Drain Plug: 29-40 ft-lbs (39-54 N-m)

Suspension Torque Specifications

  • Lower Control Arm Bolt, Front: 54-69 ft-lbs (73-93 N-m)
  • ABS Wheel Speed Sensor: 15-18 ft-lbs (19-25 N-m)
  • Upper Shock Nuts: 23-34 ft-lbs (31-46 N-m)
  • Swaybar Bushing Bolts, Rear: 14-21 ft-lbs (20-28 N-m)
  • Axle Lock Nut: 123-159 ft-lbs (167-216 N-m)
  • Swaybar Bushing Bolts, Front: 13-20 ft-lbs (18-26 N-m)
  • Spindle (Vertical) Bolt: 54-69 ft-lbs (73-93 N-m)
  • Swaybar End Link Bolts, Both Ends: 27-40 ft-lbs (36-54 N-m)
  • Upper Shock Mount Plate Bolts: 22-27 ft-lbs (29-36 N-m)
  • Lower Shock Bolt: 54-69 ft-lbs (73-93 N-m)
  • Camber Adjustment Bolts, Rear: 54-70 ft-lbs (73-95 N-m)
  • Camber Adjustment Bolts, Front: 69-83 ft-lbs (94-112 N-m)

Brakes Torque Specifications

  • Caliper Bolts, Front: 58-65 ft-lbs (78-88 N-m)
  • Front/Rear Bracket Bolts: 36-51 ft-lbs (49-69 N-m)
  • Rear Adjuster Plug Bolt: 9-12 ft-lbs (12-16 N-m)
  • Front/Rear Banjo Bolts: 16-22 ft-lbs (22-29 N-m)
  • Caliper Bolts, Rear: 25-29 ft-lbs (34-39 N-m)

Engine & Cooling Torque Specifications

  • Water Pump – 4 Bolts to Block: 14-19 ft-lbs (19-25 N-m)
  • Crank Pulley Bolts – 4: 109-151 in-lbs
  • Crank Pulley Main Bolt: 80-87 ft-lbs (108-118 N-m) (plus Loctite 242-blue)
  • Cam Cover Bolts: 43-78 in-lbs
  • Alternator Tension Adjustment Bolt: 14-19 ft-lbs (19-25 N-m)
  • Alternator Mounting Bolt: 27-38 ft-lbs (37-52 N-m)
  • Timing Belt Cover Bolts: 69-95 in-lbs
  • Radiator – Upper Bolts: 14-19 ft-lbs (19-25 N-m)
  • Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt & Idler Pulley Bolt: 28-38 ft-lbs (38-52 N-m)
  • Crank Pulley Main Bolt: 116-122 ft-lbs (157-165 N-m) (plus Loctite 242-blue)
  • Water Pump Pulley – 3 Bolts: 69-151 in-lbs
  • Water Inlet Pipe – 2 Bolts to Water Pump: 14-19 ft-lbs (19-25 N-m)
  • Thermostat Cover – 2 Bolts: 14-19 ft-lbs (19-25 N-m)
  • Cylinder Head Bolts: 56-60 ft-lbs (76-81 N-m)
  • Fuel Rail: 14-19 ft-lbs (19-25 N-m)

Intake / Exhaust Torque Specifications

  • Airflow Meter Bolts: 69-95 in-lbs
  • Intake Manifold Bracket: 27-40 ft-lbs (36-54 N-m)
  • O2 Sensor: By feel, as close to 22-36 ft-lbs as possible
  • Exhaust Header Nuts: 28-34 ft-lbs (38-46 N-m)
  • Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt (to Bell Housing): 15-20 ft-lbs (21-27 N-m)

Clutch Torque Specifications

  • Flywheel: 71-75 ft-lbs
  • Pressure Plate: 14-19 ft-lbs
  • Transmission Input Cover: 14-18 ft-lbs
  • Transmission Drain: 29-43 ft-lbs
  • Transmission Fill: 18-29 ft-lbs
  • Starter: 28-38 ft-lbs
  • Slave Cylinder: 12-16 ft-lbs
  • Driveshaft: 20-22 ft-lbs
  • Power Plant Frame: 77-91 ft-lbs
  • Differential Mount (Center): 69-75 ft-lbs
  • Differential Mount (2-12mm): 18-22 ft-lbs
  • Differential Drain: 29-40 ft-lbs
  • Differential Fill: 29-40 ft-lbs

Sure! Here are some additional torque specifications for the Mazda Miata NC (2006-2015) that might not be listed on the page you mentioned:

Engine & Cooling

  • Oil Pan Bolts: 69-95 in-lbs (8-11 N-m)
  • Oil Pickup Tube Bolts: 70-95 in-lbs (8-11 N-m)
  • Valve Cover Bolts: 43-78 in-lbs (5-9 N-m)
  • Cam Gear Bolts: 37-44 ft-lbs (50-60 N-m)
  • Cam Gear (VVT Intake) Bolts: 47-61 ft-lbs (64-83 N-m)
  • Engine Mount Bracket to Block: 27-38 ft-lbs (37-52 N-m)
  • Engine Mount to Bracket/Subframe: 42-58 ft-lbs (57-79 N-m)

Transmission & Differential

  • Bellhousing Bolts: 48-65 ft-lbs (65-88 N-m)
  • Transmission Input Cover Bolts: 14-18 ft-lbs (19-24 N-m)
  • Starter Bolts: 28-38 ft-lbs (38-52 N-m)
  • Slave Cylinder Bolts: 12-16 ft-lbs (16-22 N-m)
  • Driveshaft Bolts: 20-22 ft-lbs (27-30 N-m)
  • Power Plant Frame Bolts: 77-91 ft-lbs (104-123 N-m)
  • Differential Mount (Center) Bolts: 69-75 ft-lbs (94-102 N-m)
  • Differential Mount (2-12mm) Bolts: 18-22 ft-lbs (24-30 N-m)

Engine Accessories

  • Alternator Pivot Bolt: 27-38 ft-lbs (37-52 N-m)
  • Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts: 28-38 ft-lbs (38-52 N-m)
  • Power Steering Pump Pivot Bolt: 27-40 ft-lbs (37-54 N-m)
  • Power Steering Tensioner Bolt: 14-18 ft-lbs (19-24 N-m)
  • AC Compressor Bracket (4 Side) Bolts: 27-38 ft-lbs (37-52 N-m)
  • AC Compressor Bracket (1 Front) Bolts: 14-19 ft-lbs (19-25 N-m)
  • AC Compressor Mounting Bolts: 10-15 ft-lbs (14-20 N-m)

This should cover most of the critical torque specifications for your Mazda Miata NC. If you need more specific details or additional specs, or have suggestions feel free to Contact Us!

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Miata NB (1998-2005) Torque Specs

Here are some of the most common torque specifications for the Mazda Miata NB (1999-2005):

Engine

  • Crankshaft Pulley Bolt: 116-122 ft-lbs
  • Camshaft Gear Bolt: 37-44 ft-lbs
  • Valve Cover Bolts: 43-78 in-lbs
  • Spark Plugs: 11-17 ft-lbs
  • Oil Drain Plug: 22-30 ft-lbs

Transmission

  • Flywheel Bolts: 71-75 ft-lbs
  • Pressure Plate Bolts: 14-19 ft-lbs
  • Bellhousing Bolts: 48-65 ft-lbs
  • Transmission Drain Plug: 29-43 ft-lbs

Suspension

  • Wheel Lug Nuts: 66-86 ft-lbs
  • Lower Control Arm Bolts: 54-69 ft-lbs
  • Upper Shock Mount Plate Bolts: 22-27 ft-lbs

Brakes

  • Caliper Bolts (Front): 58-65 ft-lbs
  • Caliper Bolts (Rear): 25-29 ft-lbs
  • Brake Bracket Bolts: 36-51 ft-lbs
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Miata NA (1989-1997) Torque Specs

Here are some of the most common torque specifications for the Mazda Miata NA (1990-1997):

Engine

  • Crankshaft Pulley Bolt: 116-122 ft-lbs
  • Camshaft Gear Bolt: 37-44 ft-lbs
  • Valve Cover Bolts: 43-78 in-lbs
  • Spark Plugs: 11-17 ft-lbs
  • Oil Drain Plug: 22-30 ft-lbs

Transmission

  • Flywheel Bolts: 71-75 ft-lbs
  • Pressure Plate Bolts: 14-19 ft-lbs
  • Bellhousing Bolts: 48-65 ft-lbs
  • Transmission Drain Plug: 29-43 ft-lbs

Suspension

  • Wheel Lug Nuts: 66-86 ft-lbs
  • Lower Control Arm Bolts: 54-69 ft-lbs
  • Upper Shock Mount Plate Bolts: 22-27 ft-lbs

Brakes

  • Caliper Bolts (Front): 58-65 ft-lbs
  • Caliper Bolts (Rear): 25-29 ft-lbs
  • Brake Bracket Bolts: 36-51 ft-lbs