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Transmission range switch retaining nut (NB2)

27–43 in·lbin·lb3–4.9 N·m3–4.9 N·m27–43 in·lb
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Use new packing and lock washer. Bend lock washer claws after tightening. Install new packing and lock washer; bend lock washer claws after tightening.

Applies to
  • NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3, 4AT)
  • Verified in: 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture); Mazda SB4A-EL Automatic Transmission Workshop Manual
Sources disagree. The factory manual value is shown; other published values are marked below.
Sources
  • 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)Tier 1
    Page PDF p. 1594
    27–43 in·lb (3–4.9 N·m)
    Printed: “3.0—4.9 N·m {30—50 kgf·cm, 27—43 in·lbf}”
  • Mazda SB4A-EL Automatic Transmission Workshop ManualTier 1
    Part no. 9999-95-422H-99
    Page 05–13Y–43 (PDF p. 55)
    35 in·lb (3.9 N·m) — differs
    Printed: “3.9 N·m {40 kgf·cm, 35 in·lbf}”

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