Locknut Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If dust or grease is on the drive shaft thread area, wipe it off with a cloth.
- After tightening the locknut once at a torque of 100-150 N m {11-15 kgf m, 74-110 ft lbf}, loosen it 180 degrees once, and then retighten it at a torque of 236-274 N m {25-27 kgf m, 175-202 ft lbf}.