BMW 3 Series 3 (1992-1999) Torque Spec Settings
By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
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 | |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 25 | 18 | M12x1.5 screws |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 60 | 44 | M22x1.5 screws |
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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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- Production years: 1992 - 1999
- Generation: 3
- Type of van: car
- Model variant: Base
All Torque Settings in Tables
engine torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 25 | 18 | M12x1.5 screws |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 60 | 44 | M22x1.5 screws |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head screws | 80 | 59 | First stage |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head screws | 50 | 37 | Third stage |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head screws | 80 | 59 | First stage |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head screws | 30 | 22 | Third stage |
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| Glow plugs | Glow plugs | 20 | 15 |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft central bolts | 100 | 74 | First stage |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft central bolts | 100 | 74 |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft central bolts | 100 | 74 | First stage |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Chain tensioner locking screws | 50 | 37 | M20x1.5 screws |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Chain tensioner locking screws | 50 | 37 | M20x1.5 screws |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Chain tensioner locking screws | 50 | 37 | M20x1.5 screws |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel screws | 105 | 77 |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold nuts | 20 | 15 |
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brakes torque settings
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suspension torque settings
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general torque settings
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By Jeremy from Sydney, Australia - BMW E36 318is, CC BY 2.0
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