BMW 3 Series 5 (E90) (2004-2010) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the BMW 3 Series 5 (E90) 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 5 (E90)

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Drainage plug	25	18		E93
Oil filter	Oil filter cap	25	18		E93
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	27	20		E93
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E90
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E90
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E91
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E91
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E92
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E92
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E93
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E93

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		E93
Oil filter	Oil filter cap	25	18		E93
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	27	20		E93

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel hub	110	81		E93

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end fastening	40	30		E93
Tie rod end	Tie rod end to Steering knuckle fastening nut	165	122		E93

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front brake caliper	30	22		E93
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper	35	26		E93
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bracket	110	81		E93
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bracket	65	48		E93
Disc brake	Front brake disc fastening	16	12		E93
Disc brake	Rear brake disc fastening	16	12		E93

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E93
Struts	Front shock strut piston rod nut	64	47		E93
Struts	Front shock absorber strut mount upper fastener	34	25		E93
Struts	Front shock strut to Steering knuckle lower fasteners	81	60		E93
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber lower fastener	47	35		E93
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer rod fastening	21	15		E93
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link to Front shock strut fastener	58	43		E93
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link to Front stabilizer bar fastener	58	43		E93
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link to Rear stabilizer bar fastener	58	43		E93
Control arm	Control arm to Subfram front fastener	68	50		E93
Control arm	Control arm rear fastener68	21	15		E93
Control arm	Control arm fastener to Stub axle	100	74		E93
Control arm	Arm fastening to Beam	100	74		E93
Control arm	Suspension arm to Rear knuckle fastener	100	74		E93
Ball joint	Front lower ball joint to Steering knuckle fastener	165	122		E93

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