# Super-LSD — published initial torque & bias ratio (2003)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/super-lsd-published-characteristics-2003/

Applicability: NB 2003 (BP-Z3, 5MT/6MT, tochigi-fuji)

Confidence: fsm

Published initial torque: 49 N·m {5.0 kgf·m, 36 ft·lbf}; torque bias ratio: 2.0.

Always confirm against your factory manual. Match every restriction and follow all stages and procedure notes. Disputed claims must not be automatically resolved. The complete record below preserves every printed unit, source claim and procedure.

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  "name": "Super-LSD — published initial torque & bias ratio (2003)",
  "aliases": [],
  "applies_to": [
    {
      "gen": "NB",
      "years": [
        2003,
        2003
      ],
      "engines": [
        "BP-Z3"
      ],
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      ],
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    }
  ],
  "kind": "non-torque",
  "value_text": "Published initial torque: 49 N·m {5.0 kgf·m, 36 ft·lbf}; torque bias ratio: 2.0.",
  "procedure": {
    "notes": "These are operating characteristics, not bolt torques or adjustment targets. The service highlights state that the super-LSD cannot be disassembled."
  },
  "confidence": "fsm",
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "service-highlights-2003",
      "page": "03–14–1 (PDF p. 16)",
      "as_printed": "Torque bias ratio: 2.0\nInitial torque: 49 N·m {5.0 kgf·m, 36 ft·lbf}\nThe super-LSD cannot be disassemble",
      "document": {
        "id": "service-highlights-2003",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata/MX-5, MPV Service Highlights (MX-5 sections)",
        "part_number": "9999-95-MODL-03",
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            "gen": "NB",
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              2003
            ],
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            ]
          }
        ],
        "note": "October 2002 publication. Only the MX-5 sections were used; MPV specifications are excluded."
      }
    }
  ],
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  "component": "differential",
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```