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	35	26	M12	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	60	44	M22	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16

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	35	26	M12	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	60	44	M22	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
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	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Camshaft	Camshaft timing gear	15	11	M7	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
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	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Camshaft	Camshaft timing gear	15	11	M7	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Crankshaft	Crankshaft central bolts	330	243		1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Crankshaft	Crankshaft central bolts	330	243		1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Crankshaft	Crankshaft central bolts	330	243		1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing case cover	47	35	M10	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing case cover	10	7	M6	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing case cover	15	11	M7	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing case cover	22	16	M8	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel screws	120	89		1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel screws	120	89		1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel screws	120	89		1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	10	7	M6	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	15	11	M7	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	23	17	M8	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	10	7	M6	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	15	11	M7	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	23	17	M8	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	10	7	M6	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	15	11	M7	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	23	17	M8	1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Rear axle brake drum	16	12		1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16
Disc brake	Rear axle wheel brake cylinder	10	7		1.6L Gasoline Engine M43B16

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

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