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2003 Mazda Protege5 Base 5dr Wagon Auto

2003 Mazda Protege5
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Front Wheel Drive, 5 Door Wagon, Compact
25 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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November 11, 2012, 11:56 pm

Rob D
 

Question: What are torque specifications for Oil Pan bolts and Bell Housing bolts?

2.0 Litre MAzda Protege with Manual Trans and Sport Suspension.

VIN JM1BJ245231130836


November 13, 2012, 7:55 pm

Tyler O
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Oil pan 7.9 - 10.7 N-m

Bell housing 89-116 N-m for larger fasteners, 38-52 for smaller, and one smaller one is 18-25

Use your best judgement and "feel" when tightening fasteners and always tighten in a even sequence. Specs are for new, clean bolts and threads! Not always the same on older oily parts.


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