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Six-speed reverse idler shaft bolt and gasket (NB2)

18–24 ft·lb24–33 N·m24–33 N·m18–24 ft·lb
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Use a new gasket. Tighten after transmission case mounting bolts; assembly note on PDF p. 40.

Applies to
  • NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3, 6MT)
  • NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO, 6MT)
  • Verified in: Mazda Y16M-D Manual Transmission Workshop Manual, March 2003
Sources
  • Mazda Y16M-D Manual Transmission Workshop Manual, March 2003Tier 1
    Part no. 9999-95-T15M-D
    Page 05–11–25 (PDF p. 38)
    18–24 ft·lb (24–33 N·m)
    Printed: “24—33 N·m {2.5—3.3 kgf·m, 18—24 ft·lbf}”
    Y16M-D six-speed workshop edition, March 2003. Later-year carry-over is inferred.

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