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Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Set the SST  or equivalent against the drive plate.
  2. Tighten the drive plate mounting bolts in two or three steps in the order shown.
    Fig 1: Drive Plate Mounting Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G01052884Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening Torque 

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