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Main bearing cap bolts (NB2)

40–43 ft·lb54–58 N·m54–58 N·m40–43 ft·lb
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Lubricate bearings and follow the numbered cap assembly sequence.

Applies to
  • NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO, 6MT)
  • Verified in: 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turbo
Sources
  • 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turboTier 1
    Part no. 9999-95-EWBP-04
    Page 01–10–15 (PDF p. 27)
    40–43 ft·lb (54–58 N·m)
    Printed: “54—58 N·m {5.5—6.0 kgf·m, 40—43 ft·lbf}”
    BP WITH TC (Mazdaspeed) applicability; the normally aspirated BP workshop content does not establish applicability to the VVT engine.