BMW 3 Series 4 (E46) (1997-2003) Torque Spec Settings
By OSX - Own work, Public Domain
Below you'll find the tightening torques for the BMW 3 Series 4 (E46) 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 4 (E46)
| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Oil pan | Drainage plug | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil pan | Drainage plug | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter cap | 25 | 18 |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 24 | 18 |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 24 | 18 |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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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: 1997 - 2003
- Generation: 4
- 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 | Drainage plug | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil pan | Drainage plug | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter cap | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter housing cover | 25 | 18 |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 24 | 18 |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 24 | 18 |
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| Engine block | Gearbox to Engine block fasteners | 72 | 53 |
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| Engine block | Gearbox to Engine block fasteners | 72 | 53 |
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| Engine block | Gearbox to Engine lower fasteners | 22 | 16 |
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| Engine block | Gearbox to Engine lower fasteners | 22 | 16 |
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| Engine mounts | Gearbox support to Car body fasteners | 35 | 26 |
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| Engine block | Gearbox support to Car body fasteners | 35 | 26 |
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| Engine mounts | Engine mount upper fastener | 65 | 48 |
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| Engine block | Engine mount upper fastener | 65 | 48 |
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| Engine mounts | Engine mount lower fastener | 65 | 48 |
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| Engine block | Engine mount lower fastener | 65 | 48 |
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| Sensor | MAF sensor fasteners | 8 | 6 |
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| Sensor | MAF sensor fasteners | 8 | 6 |
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| Sensor | Air duct to MAF sensor fasteners | 5 | 4 |
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| Sensor | Air duct to MAF sensor fasteners | 5 | 4 |
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| Starter | Engine starter fasteners | 43 | 32 |
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| Starter | Engine starter fasteners | 43 | 32 |
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| Battery | Ignition coil fasteners | 7 | 5 |
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| Radiator | Viscous fan clutch fastener | 40 | 30 |
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| Radiator | Viscous fan clutch fastener | 40 | 30 |
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| Radiator | Thermostat housing fasteners | 9 | 7 |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Front wheel hub nut | 290 | 214 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Front wheel hub nut | 290 | 214 |
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| Clutch pressure plate | Pressure plate fasteners | 25 | 18 |
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| Clutch pressure plate | Pressure plate fasteners | 25 | 18 |
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| Clutch assembly | Clutch slave cylinder fasteners | 22 | 16 |
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| Clutch assembly | Clutch slave cylinder fasteners | 22 | 16 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Propeller shaft centre support bearing fasteners | 32 | 24 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Propeller shaft centre support bearing fasteners | 32 | 24 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Propshaft coupling fasteners | 100 | 74 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Propshaft coupling fasteners | 100 | 74 |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Tie rod end | Tie rod end to Steering knuckle fastening nut | 165 | 122 | Use Torx T45 |
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| Tie rod end | Tie rod end to Steering knuckle fastening nut | 65 | 48 | Use drive socket #18 |
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| Tie rod end | Tie rod end to Steering knuckle fastening nut | 65 | 48 | Use drive socket #18 |
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| Tie rod end | Tie rod end locknut | 55 | 41 |
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| Tie rod end | Tie rod end locknut | 55 | 41 |
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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 system fasteners | 22 | 16 |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust system fasteners | 22 | 16 |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust system bracket to Car body fasteners | 22 | 16 |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust system bracket to Car body fasteners | 22 | 16 |
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| EGR | EGR cooler fasteners | 6 | 4 | Use HEX No.H5 |
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| EGR | EGR cooler fasteners | 12 | 9 | Use drive socket #13 |
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| EGR | EGR cooler bracket | 14 | 10 |
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brakes torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Disc brake | Front brake disc fastener | 16 | 12 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake disc fastener | 16 | 12 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake disc fastener | 16 | 12 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper | 30 | 22 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper | 30 | 22 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper | 30 | 22 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper | 30 | 22 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper bracket | 110 | 81 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper bracket | 110 | 81 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper bracket | 65 | 48 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper bleed screw | 10 | 7 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper bleed screw | 10 | 7 |
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| Brake line | Brake pipe to Front brake caliper fastener | 22 | 16 |
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| Brake line | Brake pipe to Front brake caliper fastener | 22 | 16 |
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| Brake line | Brake hose to Brake circuit pipe fastener | 14 | 10 |
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| Brake line | Brake hose to Brake circuit pipe fastener | 14 | 10 |
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suspension torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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| Struts | Front shock strut piston rod nut | 64 | 47 |
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| Struts | Front shock strut piston rod nut | 64 | 47 |
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| Struts | Rear shock strut piston rod upper fastener | 20 | 15 |
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| Struts | Front shock strut to Steering knuckle lower fasteners | 80 | 59 |
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| Struts | Front shock strut to Steering knuckle lower fasteners | 80 | 59 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Front shock absorber strut mount upper fastener | 34 | 25 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Front shock strut upper fasteners | 34 | 25 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber top fastener | 28 | 21 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber lower fastener | 100 | 74 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Front stabilizer bush brackets fasteners | 28 | 21 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Front stabilizer bush brackets fasteners | 28 | 21 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Front stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener | 55 | 41 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Front stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener | 55 | 41 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Front stabilizer link to Suspension strut | 55 | 41 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Front stabilizer link to Suspension strut | 55 | 41 |
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| Control arm | Control arm to Subframe front fastener | 68 | 50 |
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| Control arm | Arm to Subframe fastener | 90 | 66 |
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| Control arm | Control arm rear fastener | 68 | 50 |
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| Control arm | Control arm rear fastener | 59 | 44 |
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| Ball joint | Front ball joint fastener | 65 | 48 |
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| Ball joint | Front ball joint fastener | 65 | 48 |
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general torque settings
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By Rudolf Stricker - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
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