WARNING: Failure to stow the spare tire may result in the; failure of the winch cable and the loss of the spare tire. A loose; tire on the highway is a very dangerous object to other people- Page 134

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to overtighten. If the spare tire carrier ratchets with very little effort,
take the vehicle to your authorized Mazda dealer for assistance at
your earliest convenience. If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer
hitch, guide the tire with one hand; keep the rear of the tire tilted
down until the tire clears the bumper.

6. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame assembly. Push against

the tire to make sure it is tightly seated under the vehicle. Loosen
and retighten, if necessary. (Make sure that the tire does not contact
the bumper.)

WARNING: Failure to stow the spare tire may result in the
failure of the winch cable and the loss of the spare tire. A loose
tire on the highway is a very dangerous object to other people
on the road. Check to be sure the tire is firmly mounted; go to a
dealer to have it re-mounted if you have any doubt about spare
tire security.

7. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire

pressure (every six months), or at any time that the spare tire is
disturbed through service of other components.

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).

Bolt size

Wheel lug nut torque*

lb.ft.

N

m

M12 x 1.5

100

135

* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Mazda recommended replacement fasteners.

WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any
corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting
surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub
and rotor that contacts the wheel. Installing wheels without
correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces
can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off
while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control.

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  • 6. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame assembly.
  • 7. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire pressure (every six months), or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components.
  • 1.5 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust.
  • m M12 x 1.