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
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	30	22		E92
Oil filter	Oil filter housing cover	25	18		E92
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	27	20		E92

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel hub	110	81		E92

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end fastening	40	30		E92
Tie rod end	Tie rod end to Steering knuckle fastening nut	80	59	Use drive socket #21	E92
Tie rod end	Tie rod end to Steering knuckle fastening nut	165	122	Use combination spanner #22, use Torx T45	E92

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		E92
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper	35	26		E92
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bracket	110	81		E92
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bracket	65	48		E92
Disc brake	Front brake disc fastening	16	12		E92
Disc brake	Rear brake disc fastening	16	12		E92

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E92
Struts	Front shock strut piston rod nut	64	47		E92
Struts	Front shock absorber strut mount upper fastener	34	25		E92
Struts	Front shock strut to Steering knuckle lower fasteners	81	60		E92
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear top shock absorber fastening	27	20		E92
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber lower fastener	60	44		E92
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link to Front shock strut fastener	58	43		E92
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link to Suspension strut	58	43		E92
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link to Front stabilizer bar fastener	58	43		E92
Control arm	Control arm to Subfram front fastener	68	50		E92
Control arm	Control arm to Subfram rear fastener	68	50		E92
Control arm	Control arm to Rear subframe fastener	165	122		E92
Control arm	Control arm rear fastener	68	50		E92
Control arm	Arm fastening to Beam	100	74		E92
Ball joint	Front ball joint fastener	175	129		E92

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