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Rear hub (axle) locknut (NB2)

174–235 ft·lb236–318 N·m236–318 N·m174–235 ft·lb
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Use a new locknut and stake it after tightening.

Applies to
  • NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
  • NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
  • Verified in: 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)
Sources
  • 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)Tier 1
    Page PDF p. 1147
    174–235 ft·lb (236–318 N·m)
    Printed: “236—318 N·m {24.0—32.5 kgf·m, 174—235 ft·lbf}”
  • 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)Tier 1
    Page PDF p. 1142
    174–235 ft·lb (235–319 N·m)
    Printed: “235—319 {24.0—32.5, 174—235} N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}”