Showing specs for all NA & NB Miatas

NA Miata torque specs — 1990–1997

Browse 1990–1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata NA torque and service specifications across model years, grouped by system. Choose a year to narrow the list, then check each engine and equipment restriction.

224 matching records. Some apply only to a particular engine, transmission, differential, ABS configuration or build date. Check each record’s restrictions and cited manual coverage.

All NA years19901991199219931994199519961997

Wheels & Tires (1)

Wheel lug nut
Wheels · NA 1990–1997; NB 1999–2000
65–87 ft·lb88–118 N·m88–118 N·m65–87 ft·lb

Brakes (29)

ABS hydraulic unit bolt and harness clip
ABS · NA 1994–1997 (ABS)
61–87 in·lbin·lb6.9–9.8 N·m6.9–9.8 N·m61–87 in·lb
ABS hydraulic unit connector bolt
ABS · NA 1994–1997 (ABS)
14–22 ft·lb20–29 N·m20–29 N·m14–22 ft·lb
ABS hydraulic unit studs
ABS · NA 1994–1997 (ABS)
11–18 ft·lb15–25 N·m15–25 N·m11–18 ft·lb
Brake pedal pushrod locknut
Brake pedal · NA 1994–1997; NB 1999–2000
17–25 ft·lb24–34 N·m24–34 N·m17–25 ft·lb
Front caliper lock bolt (1994–97)
Front brakes · NA 1994–1997
58–65 ft·lb78–88 N·m78–88 N·m58–65 ft·lb
Front caliper bleeder screw
Front brakes · NA 1994–1997; NB 1999–2000
53–87 in·lbin·lb5.9–9.8 N·m5.9–9.8 N·m53–87 in·lb
Rear caliper lock bolt
Rear brakes · NA 1990–1993
33–43 ft·lb45–59 N·m45–59 N·m33–43 ft·lb
Rear caliper lock bolt (1994 on)
Rear brakes · NA 1994–1997; NB 1999–2000
25–29 ft·lb34–39 N·m34–39 N·m25–29 ft·lb
Rear caliper bracket (mounting support) bolt
Rear brakes · NA 1990–1993
33–43 ft·lb45–59 N·m45–59 N·m33–43 ft·lb
Rear caliper upper lock bolt (1994–97)
Rear brakes · NA 1994–1997
33–36 ft·lb45–49 N·m45–49 N·m33–36 ft·lb
Rear caliper bleeder screw
Rear brakes · NA 1994–1997; NB 1999–2000
53–78 in·lbin·lb5.9–8.8 N·m5.9–8.8 N·m53–78 in·lb

Front Suspension (18)

Front lower arm alignment cam bolt nuts
Front control arms · NA 1990–1993
54–70 ft·lb73–95 N·m73–95 N·m54–70 ft·lb
Front lower arm rear cam bolt nut (1994–97)
Front control arms · NA 1994–1997
62–75 ft·lb84–102 N·m84–102 N·m62–75 ft·lb
Front upper arm pivot bolt nut
Front control arms · NA 1994–1997; NB 1999–2000
87–101 ft·lb118–137 N·m118–137 N·m87–101 ft·lb
Front hub locknut
Front hubs & knuckles · NA 1994–1997; NB 1999–2000
123–159 ft·lb167–216 N·m167–216 N·m123–159 ft·lb
Front stabilizer link nuts (1994–97)
Front stabilizer bar · NA 1994–1997
27–39 ft·lb37–53 N·m37–53 N·m27–39 ft·lb
Front crossmember to body nuts (1994–97)
Front crossmember · NA 1994–1997
69–86 ft·lb94–116 N·m94–116 N·m69–86 ft·lb

Rear Suspension (11)

Rear upper arm bolts and nuts (1994–97)
Rear control arms · NA 1994–1997
34–49 ft·lb47–66 N·m47–66 N·m34–49 ft·lb
Rear stabilizer link nuts (1994–97)
Rear stabilizer bar · NA 1994–1997
27–39 ft·lb37–53 N·m37–53 N·m27–39 ft·lb

Steering (14)

Manual rack rear cover locknut
Steering rack · NA 1994–1997; NB 1999–2000
37–50 ft·lb50–68 N·m50–68 N·m37–50 ft·lb
Power rack adjusting cover locknut (1994–97)
Steering rack · NA 1994–1997
44–54 ft·lb59–74 N·m59–74 N·m44–54 ft·lb
Steering wheel nut
Steering wheel · NA 1990–1997; NB 1999–2000
29–36 ft·lb39–49 N·m39–49 N·m29–36 ft·lb
Tie rod end nut (to knuckle)
Tie rods · NA 1990–1993
22–29 ft·lb29–39 N·m29–39 N·m22–29 ft·lb
Tie rod end nut (to knuckle) (1994–97)
Tie rods · NA 1994–1997
22–32 ft·lb30–44 N·m30–44 N·m22–32 ft·lb
Tie rod jam nut (toe adjustment locknut)
Tie rods · NA 1990–1997
25–29 ft·lb34–39 N·m34–39 N·m25–29 ft·lb
Inner tie rod to rack, power steering (1994–97)
Tie rods · NA 1994–1997
58–72 ft·lb79–98 N·m79–98 N·m58–72 ft·lb

Engine (27)

Camshaft cap bolts
Cylinder head & camshafts · NA 1990–1997 (B6/BP); NB 1999–2000 (BP-4W)
100–126 in·lbin·lb11.3–14.2 N·m11.3–14.2 N·m100–126 in·lb
Connecting rod cap nuts
Engine block & bottom end · NA 1994–1997 (BP)
35–36 ft·lb48–50 N·m48–50 N·m35–36 ft·lb
Rear cover (rear main seal housing) bolts
Engine block & bottom end · NA 1994–1997 (BP)
70–95 in·lbin·lb7.9–10.7 N·m7.9–10.7 N·m70–95 in·lb
Engine end plate bolts
Engine block & bottom end · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
69–95 in·lbin·lb7.8–11 N·m7.8–11 N·m69–95 in·lb
Engine hanger bolts
Engine mounts · NA 1994–1997 (BP); NA 1990–1993 (B6)
28–38 ft·lb38–51 N·m38–51 N·m28–38 ft·lb

Lubrication (11)

Oil filter
Engine oil · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
Hand-tight until the seal touches, then 1 1/6 turn
Oil filter (1994–97)
Engine oil · NA 1994–1997 (BP)
Hand-tight until the seal touches, then 3/4 turn (filters with numbers printed on them) or 1 1/6 turns with a filter wrench
Oil pan bolts
Oil pan & pump · NA 1994–1997 (BP); NB 1999–2000 (BP-4W); NA 1990–1993 (B6)
70–95 in·lbin·lb7.9–10.7 N·m7.9–10.7 N·m70–95 in·lb
Oil pump bolts
Oil pan & pump · NA 1994–1997 (BP); NA 1990–1993 (B6)
14–18 ft·lb19–25 N·m19–25 N·m14–18 ft·lb
Oil pump cover bolts
Oil pan & pump · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
52–78 in·lbin·lb5.9–8.8 N·m5.9–8.8 N·m52–78 in·lb

Cooling (10)

Fuel & Intake (12)

Air cleaner lower bracket bolt
Air cleaner · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
14–19 ft·lb19–25 N·m19–25 N·m14–19 ft·lb
Air cleaner bracket bolt (intake duct side)
Air cleaner · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
69–95 in·lbin·lb7.8–11 N·m7.8–11 N·m69–95 in·lb
Fuel pressure regulator bolts
Fuel rail & injectors · NA 1994–1997 (BP); NA 1990–1993 (B6)
70–95 in·lbin·lb7.9–10.7 N·m7.9–10.7 N·m70–95 in·lb
Injector harness and bracket fasteners
Fuel rail & injectors · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
69–95 in·lbin·lb7.8–11 N·m7.8–11 N·m69–95 in·lb
Fuel filler neck bracket bolt
Fuel tank & pump · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
22–31 in·lbin·lb2.4–3.5 N·m2.4–3.5 N·m22–31 in·lb
Intake manifold nuts and bolts
Intake manifold · NA 1990–1997 (B6/BP)
14–19 ft·lb19–25 N·m19–25 N·m14–19 ft·lb
Air valve mounting bolt
Throttle body & idle control · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
43–69 in·lbin·lb4.9–7.8 N·m4.9–7.8 N·m43–69 in·lb
ISC valve mounting bolt
Throttle body & idle control · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
25–35 in·lbin·lb2.8–4 N·m2.8–4 N·m25–35 in·lb

Exhaust (4)

Ignition & Electrical (18)

Alternator B terminal nut
Alternator · NA 1994–1997 (BP); NB 1999–2000 (BP-4W)
87–130 in·lbin·lb9.9–14 N·m9.9–14 N·m87–130 in·lb
Alternator bracket bolts
Alternator · NA 1994–1997 (BP)
48–65 ft·lb64–89 N·m64–89 N·m48–65 ft·lb
Alternator pulley nut
Alternator · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
43–72 ft·lb59–98 N·m59–98 N·m43–72 ft·lb
Alternator through bolt
Alternator · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
26–56 in·lbin·lb2.9–6.4 N·m2.9–6.4 N·m26–56 in·lb
Alternator front cover screw
Alternator · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
17–48 in·lbin·lb2–5.4 N·m2–5.4 N·m17–48 in·lb
Airflow meter mounting bolts
Engine sensors · NA 1994–1997 (BP)
70–95 in·lbin·lb7.9–10.7 N·m7.9–10.7 N·m70–95 in·lb
Spark plug
Spark plugs · NA 1990–1997 (B6/BP); NB 1999–2000 (BP-4W)
11–17 ft·lb15–23 N·m15–23 N·m11–17 ft·lb
Starter bolt 3 (1994–97)
Starter · NA 1994–1997 (BP)
12–16 ft·lb16–22 N·m16–22 N·m12–16 ft·lb
Starter front cover screw
Starter · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
36–67 in·lbin·lb4.1–7.5 N·m4.1–7.5 N·m36–67 in·lb
Starter through bolt
Starter · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
34–62 in·lbin·lb3.8–7.1 N·m3.8–7.1 N·m34–62 in·lb

Clutch (8)

Transmission (12)

Select-lock spindle spring cap bolt
Manual transmission · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
69–95 in·lbin·lb7.8–11 N·m7.8–11 N·m69–95 in·lb
Steel ball spring cap bolt
Manual transmission · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
35–52 in·lbin·lb3.9–5.9 N·m3.9–5.9 N·m35–52 in·lb
Spring and pushpin plug
Manual transmission · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
28–42 in·lbin·lb3.1–4.7 N·m3.1–4.7 N·m28–42 in·lb
Manual transmission oil passage bolt
Manual transmission · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
69–95 in·lbin·lb7.8–11 N·m7.8–11 N·m69–95 in·lb
Manual transmission reverse idler gear shaft bolt
Manual transmission · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
78–113 in·lbin·lb8.8–13 N·m8.8–13 N·m78–113 in·lb
Shift lever (change control) case bolts
Manual transmission · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
69–95 in·lbin·lb7.8–11 N·m7.8–11 N·m69–95 in·lb

Driveshaft & Differential (13)

Differential fill plug
Differential · NA 1990–1997; NB 1999–2000
29–40 ft·lb39–54 N·m39–54 N·m29–40 ft·lb
Differential drain plug
Differential · NA 1990–1997; NB 1999–2000
29–40 ft·lb39–54 N·m39–54 N·m29–40 ft·lb
Differential bearing cap bolts
Differential · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
50–66 ft·lb68–89 N·m68–89 N·m50–66 ft·lb
Differential bearing cap lock plate bolts
Differential · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
13–19 ft·lb18–25 N·m18–25 N·m13–19 ft·lb
Ring gear bolts (1990–93)
Differential · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
51–61 ft·lb69–83 N·m69–83 N·m51–61 ft·lb
Rear hub (axle) locknut
Rear hubs & driveshafts · NA 1990–1997
159–217 ft·lb216–294 N·m216–294 N·m159–217 ft·lb

Body & Interior (36)

A/C pipe bracket bolt (to radiator)
Air conditioning · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
69–95 in·lbin·lb7.8–11 N·m7.8–11 N·m69–95 in·lb
A/C cooling unit inlet pipe fitting
Air conditioning · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
7–14 ft·lb9.8–20 N·m9.8–20 N·m7–14 ft·lb
A/C cooling unit outlet pipe fitting
Air conditioning · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
14–22 ft·lb20–29 N·m20–29 N·m14–22 ft·lb
A/C expansion valve outlet pipe fitting
Air conditioning · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
22–25 ft·lb29–34 N·m29–34 N·m22–25 ft·lb
A/C condenser inlet fitting
Air conditioning · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
11–18 ft·lb15–25 N·m15–25 N·m11–18 ft·lb
A/C compressor line fittings
Air conditioning · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
7–12 ft·lb9.8–16 N·m9.8–16 N·m7–12 ft·lb
Front bumper reinforcement and bracket bolts
Bumpers · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
12–17 ft·lb16–23 N·m16–23 N·m12–17 ft·lb
Front bumper set plate bolt and nut
Bumpers · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
6–9 ft·lb7.8–12 N·m7.8–12 N·m6–9 ft·lb
Door checker bolts
Doors & windows · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
7–9 ft·lb8.8–13 N·m8.8–13 N·m7–9 ft·lb
Door lock assembly screws
Doors & windows · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
3–5 ft·lb4.2–6.2 N·m4.2–6.2 N·m3–5 ft·lb
Hood latch bolts
Hood & trunk · NB 1999–2000; NA 1990–1993 (B6)
70–95 in·lbin·lb7.9–10.7 N·m7.9–10.7 N·m70–95 in·lb
Trunk lid striker bolt
Hood & trunk · NB 1999–2000; NA 1990–1993 (B6)
70–95 in·lbin·lb7.9–10.7 N·m7.9–10.7 N·m70–95 in·lb
Hood hinge bolts
Hood & trunk · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
14–19 ft·lb19–25 N·m19–25 N·m14–19 ft·lb
Dashboard mounting bolts
Interior · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
6–9 ft·lb7.8–12 N·m7.8–12 N·m6–9 ft·lb
Seat belt upper (shoulder) anchor bolt
Seat belts · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
28–58 ft·lb38–78 N·m38–78 N·m28–58 ft·lb
Front seat mounting bolts
Seat belts · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
28–38 ft·lb38–51 N·m38–51 N·m28–38 ft·lb
Seat recliner knuckle bolt
Seat belts · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
25–41 ft·lb34–56 N·m34–56 N·m25–41 ft·lb
Hardtop rear window glass nuts
Soft top & hardtop · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
21–30 in·lbin·lb2.4–3.3 N·m2.4–3.3 N·m21–30 in·lb
Soft top latch assembly bolt
Soft top & hardtop · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
3–5 ft·lb4.2–6.2 N·m4.2–6.2 N·m3–5 ft·lb
Hardtop top latch screw
Soft top & hardtop · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
3–5 ft·lb4.2–6.2 N·m4.2–6.2 N·m3–5 ft·lb
Hardtop side latch bolt
Soft top & hardtop · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
3–5 ft·lb4.2–6.2 N·m4.2–6.2 N·m3–5 ft·lb
Hardtop striker bolt
Soft top & hardtop · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
7–11 ft·lb9.8–15 N·m9.8–15 N·m7–11 ft·lb
Hardtop rear deck plate bolts
Soft top & hardtop · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
7–11 ft·lb9.8–15 N·m9.8–15 N·m7–11 ft·lb
Wiper arm nut
Wipers & washers · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
7–10 ft·lb9.8–14 N·m9.8–14 N·m7–10 ft·lb
Wiper motor bolts
Wipers & washers · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
5–7 ft·lb6.9–9.8 N·m6.9–9.8 N·m5–7 ft·lb
Washer reservoir (tank) mounting bolts
Wipers & washers · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
5–7 ft·lb6.9–9.8 N·m6.9–9.8 N·m5–7 ft·lb
Wiper link pivot bolt
Wipers & washers · NA 1990–1993 (B6)
5–7 ft·lb6.9–9.8 N·m6.9–9.8 N·m5–7 ft·lb