Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2218

4 F
{7.6—9.5, 55.0—68.7}
9. Tighten the bolts and nuts on the transmission side as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque
126.0—154.0 N·m {12.9—15.7 kgf·m, 93.0—113.5 ft·lbf}
10. Verify that dimension A is within the specification with the transmission jack and the adjustment bolt removed.
If not within the specification, adjust dimension A again.
Standard dimension A
48.4—56.4 mm {1.91—2.22 in}
Torque Converter Installation Nuts Installation Note
1. Align the holes by turning the torque converter.
2. Lock the drive plate using a flathead screwdriver.
CAUTION:
Loosely and equally tighten the torque converter nuts, then further tighten them to the specified tightening
torque.
3. Tighten the torque converter installation nuts.
Tightening torque
34—49 N·m {3.5—4.9 kgf·m, 26—36 ft·lbf}
4. Tighten the driven plate installation bolts.
Tightening torque
74.5—93.2