BMW 3 Series 4 (E46) (1997-2003) Torque Spec Settings

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
Oil pan	Drainage plug	25	18		E46
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	24	18		E46
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E46
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E46
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E46
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E46

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	Drainage plug	25	18		E46
Oil filter	Oil filter housing cover	25	18		E46
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	24	18		E46
Engine block	Gearbox to Engine block fasteners	72	53		E46
Engine block	Gearbox to Engine lower fasteners	22	16		E46
Engine mounts	Gearbox support to Car body fasteners	35	26		E46
Engine mounts	Engine mount upper fastener	65	48		E46
Engine mounts	Engine mount lower fastener	65	48		E46
Sensor	MAF sensor fasteners	8	6		E46
Sensor	Air duct to MAF sensor fasteners	5	4		E46
Starter	Engine starter fasteners	43	32		E46
Battery	Ignition coil fasteners	7	5		E46
Radiator	Viscous fan clutch fastener	40	30		E46
Radiator	Thermostat housing fasteners	9	7		E46

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Front wheel hub nut	290	214		E46
Clutch pressure plate	Pressure plate fasteners	25	18		E46
Clutch assembly	Clutch slave cylinder fasteners	22	16		E46
Drive/Axle shaft	Propeller shaft centre support bearing fasteners	32	24		E46
Drive/Axle shaft	Propshaft coupling fasteners	100	74		E46

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end to Steering knuckle fastening nut	165	122	Use Torx T45	E46
Tie rod end	Tie rod end to Steering knuckle fastening nut	65	48	Use drive socket #18	E46
Tie rod end	Tie rod end locknut	55	41		E46

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust system fasteners	22	16		E46
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust system bracket to Car body fasteners	22	16		E46
EGR	EGR cooler fasteners	6	4	Use HEX No.H5	E46
EGR	EGR cooler fasteners	12	9	Use drive socket #13	E46
EGR	EGR cooler bracket	14	10		E46

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front brake disc fastener	16	12		E46
Disc brake	Front brake caliper	30	22		E46
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper	30	22		E46
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bracket	110	81		E46
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bleed screw	10	7		E46
Brake line	Brake pipe to Front brake caliper fastener	22	16		E46
Brake line	Brake hose to Brake circuit pipe fastener	14	10		E46

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E46
Struts	Front shock strut piston rod nut	64	47		E46
Struts	Front shock strut to Steering knuckle lower fasteners	80	59		E46
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber strut mount upper fastener	34	25		E46
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer bush brackets fasteners	28	21		E46
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener	55	41		E46
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer link to Suspension strut	55	41		E46
Control arm	Control arm to Subframe front fastener	68	50		E46
Control arm	Control arm rear fastener	68	50		E46
Ball joint	Front ball joint fastener	65	48		E46

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