Locknut Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 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} .