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VVT oil pipe union at portion C numbered 6 (NB2)

  1. Temporary tightening at portion C.9–13 ft·lb11.8–17.6 N·m11.8–17.6 N·m9–13 ft·lb
  2. Final tightening, No. 6 in the numbered sequence.25–35 ft·lb34.4–47 N·m34.4–47 N·m25–35 ft·lb
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Use the complete seven-fastener sequence on PDF pp. 678–680. Temporary tightening is not the final torque.

Applies to
  • NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
  • 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. 680
    1. Stage 1 — Temporary tightening at portion C.: 9–13 ft·lb11.8–17.6 N·m11.8–17.6 N·m9–13 ft·lb
    2. Stage 2 — Final tightening, No. 6 in the numbered sequence.: 25–35 ft·lb34.4–47 N·m34.4–47 N·m25–35 ft·lb
    Printed: “Temporary: 11.8—17.6 N·m {1.2—1.8 kgf·m, 8.7—13 ft·lbf}; final: No. 6: 34.4—47.0 N·m {3.5—4.7 kgf·m, 25.4—34.6 ft·lbf}”

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