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Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note

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  1. Set the SST against the drive plate.
  2. Tighten the new drive plate installation bolts uniformly in two or three steps in the order shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque 108-116 N.m {11.1-11.8 kgf.m, 80-85 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 1: Installing Drive Plate Using Tool With Bolt Installation Sequence
    G09075537Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.