Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2407

Steering Lock Mounting Bolt Installation Note
1. Assemble the steering lock to the steering shaft.
2. Verify the operation condition of the steering lock system.
3. Install new steering lock mounting bolts.
4. Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.
Steering Shaft Installation Note
1. Verify that the tilt lever is in the LOCK position.
2. Temporarily tighten nuts A and B as shown in the figure.
3. Tighten the nuts to the specified torque in the order of A, B.
Tightening torque
15.7—22.5 N·m
{1.60—2.29 kgf·m, 11.6—16.5 ft·lbf}