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2001 Mazda Miata torque specs (NB)

Factory-cited torque and service specifications for the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata NB, grouped by system with values, variant restrictions and links to printed manual citations.

392 matching records. Some apply only to a particular engine, transmission, differential, ABS configuration or build date. Check each record’s restrictions and cited manual coverage. 2004–2005 pages include Mazdaspeed variants, labelled separately in each record.

All NB years1999200020012002200320042005

Wheels & Tires (1)

Wheel lug nut (NB2)
Wheels · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
66–86 ft·lb89–117 N·m89–117 N·m66–86 ft·lb

Brakes (36)

Brake switch locknut (NB2)
Brake pedal · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
122–156 in·lbin·lb13.8–17.6 N·m13.8–17.6 N·m122–156 in·lb

Front Suspension (24)

Front hub locknut (NB2)
Front hubs & knuckles · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
123–159 ft·lb166.6–215.6 N·m166.6–215.6 N·m123–159 ft·lb

Rear Suspension (12)

Steering (28)

Tie rod end ball joint nut (NB2)
Tie rods · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
≈31–42 ft·lb42.2–56.9 N·m42.2–56.9 N·m≈31–42 ft·lb

Engine (23)

VVT actuator bolt (NB2)
Camshafts · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
47–61 ft·lb63–83 N·m63–83 N·m47–61 ft·lb
VVT actuator cover screws (NB2)
Camshafts · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
≈35–52 in·lbin·lb3.9–5.9 N·m3.9–5.9 N·m≈35–52 in·lb
Valve cover (cylinder head cover) bolts (NB2)
Cylinder head & camshafts · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
69–96 in·lbin·lb7.8–10.8 N·m7.8–10.8 N·m69–96 in·lb
VVT oil control valve housing bolts (NB2)
Cylinder head & camshafts · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
69–95 in·lbin·lb7.8–10.7 N·m7.8–10.7 N·m69–95 in·lb
VVT oil control valve retaining bolt (NB2)
Cylinder head & camshafts · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
69–96 in·lbin·lb7.8–10.8 N·m7.8–10.8 N·m69–96 in·lb
VVT oil pipe bolts numbered 1 2 3 4 and 7 (NB2)
Cylinder head & camshafts · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
70–95 in·lbin·lb7.8–10.8 N·m7.8–10.8 N·m70–95 in·lb
2 stages
VVT oil pipe union at portion B numbered 5 (NB2)
Cylinder head & camshafts · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
≈12–17 ft·lb15.7–23.5 N·m15.7–23.5 N·m≈12–17 ft·lb
2 stages

Lubrication (10)

Oil filter (NB2)
Engine oil · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
9–12 ft·lb11.7–15.7 N·m11.7–15.7 N·m9–12 ft·lb
Dipstick tube mounting bolt (NB2)
Engine oil · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
70–95 in·lbin·lb7.9–10.7 N·m7.9–10.7 N·m70–95 in·lb
Oil pump cover screws (NB2)
Oil Pump · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
53–78 in·lbin·lb5.9–8.8 N·m5.9–8.8 N·m53–78 in·lb

Cooling (11)

Cooling fan motor mounting screws (NB2)
Radiator & fans · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
35–43 in·lbin·lb4–4.9 N·m4–4.9 N·m35–43 in·lb
Cooling fan blade nut (NB2)
Radiator & fans · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
27–34 in·lbin·lb3–3.9 N·m3–3.9 N·m27–34 in·lb

Fuel & Intake (38)

Mass airflow sensor mounting bolts (NB2)
Air cleaner · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
70–95 in·lbin·lb7.9–10.7 N·m7.9–10.7 N·m70–95 in·lb
Air intake hose clamps (NB2)
Air cleaner · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
22–30 in·lbin·lb2.5–3.4 N·m2.5–3.4 N·m22–30 in·lb
EGR pipe union at exhaust manifold (NB2)
Emissions (EGR) · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
≈24–35 ft·lb32–47 N·m32–47 N·m≈24–35 ft·lb
EGR pipe mounting bolts (NB2)
Emissions (EGR) · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
≈70–95 in·lbin·lb7.9–10.7 N·m7.9–10.7 N·m≈70–95 in·lb
EVAP air hose bracket bolt (NB2)
Emissions (EGR) · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
≈70–104 in·lbin·lb7.9–11.7 N·m7.9–11.7 N·m≈70–104 in·lb

Exhaust (6)

Ignition & Electrical (19)

Alternator terminal B nut (NB2)
Alternator · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
87–130 in·lbin·lb9.9–14.7 N·m9.9–14.7 N·m87–130 in·lb
Battery hold-down fastener (NB2)
Battery · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
79–121 in·lbin·lb8.9–13.7 N·m8.9–13.7 N·m79–121 in·lb
Knock sensor (NB2)
Engine sensors · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
15–25 ft·lb19.6–34.3 N·m19.6–34.3 N·m15–25 ft·lb
Starter terminal B nut (NB2)
Starter · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
87–104 in·lbin·lb9.9–11.7 N·m9.9–11.7 N·m87–104 in·lb

Clutch (12)

Transmission (77)

Key interlock solenoid screws (NB2)
Automatic transmission · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3, 4AT)
61–112 in·lbin·lb6.9–12.7 N·m6.9–12.7 N·m61–112 in·lb
Five-speed speedometer sensor bolt (NB2)
Manual transmission · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3, 5MT)
70–95 in·lbin·lb7.9–10.7 N·m7.9–10.7 N·m70–95 in·lb
Five-speed shift lever retaining bolts (NB2)
Manual transmission · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3, 5MT)
70–95 in·lbin·lb7.9–10.7 N·m7.9–10.7 N·m70–95 in·lb

Driveshaft & Differential (20)

Differential breather (NB2)
Differential · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
70–120 in·lbin·lb7.9–13.7 N·m7.9–13.7 N·m70–120 in·lb
Differential baffle bolts (NB2)
Differential · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
79–112 in·lbin·lb8.9–12.7 N·m8.9–12.7 N·m79–112 in·lb

Body & Interior (59)

Driver airbag mounting bolts (NB2)
Airbags · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
70–104 in·lbin·lb7.9–11.7 N·m7.9–11.7 N·m70–104 in·lb
Trunk striker bolts (NB2)
Hood & trunk · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
70–95 in·lbin·lb7.9–10.7 N·m7.9–10.7 N·m70–95 in·lb
Front fog lamp mounting bolts (NB2)
Lighting · NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
≈3–13 in·lbin·lb0.3–1.5 N·m0.3–1.5 N·m≈3–13 in·lb

Heating & Air Conditioning (16)