Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 4152

If the retainer and cap cannot be tighten by hand, remove the cap, verify that
there is no damage or misalignment on the retainer and cap, and then tighten
again.
CAUTION:
The cap could be damaged if the SST is used with any play between the cap
and the SST. Securely attach the SST so that there is no gap between the SST
tabs and the side of the cap.
3. While keeping the alignment mark and the retainer notch aligned, tighten the cap to the
rotation angle and specified torque using the SST.
If the specified torque cannot be obtained even when the cap is rotated to the
specified rotation angle, replace with a new cap and retainer and repeat Step 2.
Rotation angle (Total angle for Step 2 and Step 3)
580—620°
Cap tightening torque (approx.)
80—180 N·m {8.2—18 kgf·m, 60—132 ft·lbf}
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