Flywheel Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the flywheel to the crankshaft.
- When reusing the bolts, clean threads and hole, then apply locking compound to the threads.NOTE:
- No locking compound is needed when using new bolts.
- Hand-tighten the flywheel lock bolts.
- G35M-R manual transaxle models: Install the SST to the flywheel.
- A65M-R manual transaxle models: Gradually tighten the flywheel lock bolts in a crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque
G35M-R manual transaxle models: 108-115 N.m {11.1-11.7 kgf.m, 79.7-84.8 ft.lbf}
A65M-R manual transaxle models: 73-87 N.m {7.5-8.8 kgf.m, 54-64 ft.lbf}