BMW 3 Series 3 (1992-1999) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the BMW 3 Series 3 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for BMW 3 Series 3

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	25	18	M12x1.5 screws
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	23	17
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	10	7	M6
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	15	11	M7
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	22	16	M8

To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	25	18	M12x1.5 screws
Oil pan	Oil sump	12	9	M6 screws (class 10.9)
Oil pan	Oil sump	10	7	M6 8.8
Oil pan	Oil sump	22	16	M8
Oil filter	Oil filter housing	25	18		2.5L Gasoline Engine M52B25
Piston rods	Connecting rod bearing	5	4	First stage	2.5L Gasoline Engine M52B25
Piston rods	Connecting rod bearing	20	15	Second stage	2.5L Gasoline Engine M52B25
Cylinder head	Cylinder head screws	40	30	Aluminium engine block, First stage	2.5L Gasoline Engine M52B25
Cylinder head	Cylinder head screws	30	22	Grey cast-iron engine block, First stage	2.5L Gasoline Engine M52B25
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	23	17
Glow plugs	Glow plugs	20	15		1.7L Diesel Engine M41D17
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	10	7	M6
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	15	11	M7
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	22	16	M8
Sensor	Knock sensor	20	15		2.5L Gasoline Engine M52B25
Sensor	Lambda sensor	50	37
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing	10	7	M6
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing	14	10	M7
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing	20	15	M8
Camshaft	Camshaft timing gear	10	7	M6	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Camshaft	Camshaft timing gear	15	11	M7	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Camshaft	Camshaft timing gear	10	7	M6	1.9L Gasoline Engine M43B19
Camshaft	Camshaft timing gear	15	11	M7	1.9L Gasoline Engine M43B19
Camshaft	Camshaft timing gear	5	4	First stage	2.5L Gasoline Engine M52B25
Camshaft	Camshaft timing gear	20	15	Second stage	2.5L Gasoline Engine M52B25
Camshaft	Inlet camshaft wheel	10	7	M6	1.9L Gasoline Engine M42B18
Camshaft	Inlet camshaft wheel	15	11	M7	1.9L Gasoline Engine M42B18
Camshaft	Outlet camshaft wheel	10	7	M6	1.9L Gasoline Engine M42B18
Camshaft	Outlet camshaft wheel	15	11	M7	1.9L Gasoline Engine M42B18
Crankshaft	Crankshaft central bolts	100	74	First stage	1.7L Diesel Engine M41D17
Crankshaft	Crankshaft central bolts	410	302		2.5L Gasoline Engine M52B25
Crankshaft	Crankshaft central bolts	330	243
Crankshaft	Main bearing screws	20	15	Aluminium engine block, First stage
Crankshaft	Main bearing screws	20	15	Grey cast-iron engine block, First stage
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Chain tensioner	70	52		2.5L Gasoline Engine M52B25
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Chain tensioner locking screws	50	37	M20x1.5 screws	1.7L Diesel Engine M41D17
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Chain tensioner locking screws	40	30	M22x1.5 screws	1.9L Gasoline Engine M44B19
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing case cover	47	35	M10
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing case cover	10	7	M6
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing case cover	15	11	M7
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing case cover	22	16	M8
Valve cover	Valve cover	10	7	M6
Valve cover	Valve cover	15	11	M7

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel hub wheel bearing central nuts	290	214
Clutch pressure plate	Clutch pressure plate	25	18
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel screws	105	77		1.7L Diesel Engine M41D17
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel screws	105	77		2.5L Gasoline Engine M52B25
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel screws	120	89
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive plate screws	120	89
Drive/Axle shaft	Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	21	15
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear axle drive shaft	80	59	M10 silver screws with ribbing torx screws
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear axle drive shaft	200	148	M22
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear axle drive shaft	250	184	M24
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear axle drive shaft	300	221	M27
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear axle drive shaft	64	47	Black screws with ribbing M8x40 torx screws
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear axle drive shaft	52	38	Silver screws with ribbing M8x40 torx screws
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear axle drive shaft	60	44	Black screws without ribbing M10x50, class 10.9 torx screws

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Track rod end	37	27	On stub axle
Tie rod end	Track rod end	45	33	On track rod
Steering rack	Steering gear	42	31

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	20	15		1.7L Diesel Engine M41D17
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	20	15		2.5L Gasoline Engine M52B25
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	10	7	M6
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	15	11	M7
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	23	17	M8

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front axle brake caliper	30	22
Disc brake	Rear axle brake caliper	30	22
Disc brake	Front axle brake caliper mounting support	110	81
Disc brake	Rear axle brake caliper mounting support	65	48
Disc brake	Front axle brake disc	16	12
Disc brake	Rear axle brake disc	16	12
Disc brake	Front axle brake bleed valve	12	9	Code range 11mm, Minimum torque
Disc brake	Front axle brake bleed valve	16	12	Code range 11mm, Maximum torque
Disc brake	Front axle brake bleed valve	4	3	Code range 7mm, Minimum torque
Disc brake	Front axle brake bleed valve	5	4	Code range 7mm, Maximum torque
Disc brake	Front axle brake bleed valve	7	5	Code range 9mm, Minimum torque
Disc brake	Front axle brake bleed valve	11	8	Code range 9mm, Maximum torque
Disc brake	Rear axle brake drum	16	12
Disc brake	Rear axle wheel brake cylinder	10	7
Brake line	Brake caliper brake hose	22	16	Minimum torque
Brake line	Brake caliper brake hose	26	19	Maximum torque
Brake line	Brake line brake hose	18	13

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Wheel attachment	110	81	Minimum torque
Wheels	Wheel attachment	130	96	Maximum torque

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to