Verified torque references for Mazda NC - MX-5 Miata, including source links, safety notes, and ft-lb / Nm conversions.
Primary spec
9ft-lb
12 Nm
Safety note
Confirm safety-critical fastener values against the exact model-year service manual. Use a calibrated torque wrench, the correct tightening sequence, and vehicle-specific hardware.
Engine / Engine ignition
9ft-lb
12 Nm
Mazda publishes 10–14 Nm (8–10 ft-lb). Numeric fields store the midpoint.
Source
Checked Jun 18, 2026
Mazda Australia Factory Workshop Manual (Operation CHARM archive)
OEM workshop specification; numeric field stores midpoint of the published range while notes retain the full range.
Open sourceBrakes / Front brake caliper
66.5ft-lb
90.2 Nm
Mazda workshop diagram publishes 78.4–101.9 Nm (57.9–75.13 ft-lb). Numeric fields store the midpoint.
Source
Checked Jun 18, 2026
Mazda Australia Factory Workshop Manual (Operation CHARM archive)
OEM workshop specification; numeric field stores midpoint of the published range while notes retain the full range.
Open sourceSuspension / Front shock absorber
67ft-lb
90.8 Nm
Mazda workshop diagram publishes 78.2–103.4 Nm (57.68–76.26 ft-lb). Numeric fields store the midpoint.
Source
Checked Jun 18, 2026
Mazda Australia Factory Workshop Manual (Operation CHARM archive)
OEM workshop specification; numeric field stores midpoint of the published range while notes retain the full range.
Open sourceDrivetrain / Power Plant Frame
103.3ft-lb
140 Nm
Mazda publishes 126–154 Nm (93.0–113.5 ft-lb). Numeric fields store the midpoint.
Source
Checked Jun 18, 2026
Mazda Australia Factory Workshop Manual (Operation CHARM archive)
OEM workshop specification; numeric field stores midpoint of the published range while notes retain the full range.
Open sourceFluids / Rear differential
34.4ft-lb
46.6 Nm
Mazda publishes 39.2–53.9 Nm (29.0–39.7 ft-lb). Numeric fields store the midpoint.
Source
Checked Jun 18, 2026
Mazda Australia Factory Workshop Manual (Operation CHARM archive)
OEM workshop specification; numeric field stores midpoint of the published range while notes retain the full range.
Open sourceFluids / Rear differential
34.4ft-lb
46.6 Nm
Mazda publishes 39.2–53.9 Nm (29.0–39.7 ft-lb). Numeric fields store the midpoint.
Source
Checked Jun 18, 2026
Mazda Australia Factory Workshop Manual (Operation CHARM archive)
OEM workshop specification; numeric field stores midpoint of the published range while notes retain the full range.
Open source