Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Installation Note

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Set the SST or equivalent against the drive plate.
Tighten the drive plate mounting bolts in two or three steps in the order shown.

Fig 1: Drive Plate Mounting Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Tightening Torque

73-87 N.m {7.4-8.9 kgf.m, 54-64 ft.lbf}