BMW 3 Series 5 (E90) (2004-2010) Torque Spec Settings
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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 | |
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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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| 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: 2004 - 2010
- Generation: 5
- 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 filter | Oil filter cap | 25 | 18 |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 27 | 20 |
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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 | Wheel hub | 110 | 81 |
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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 fastening | 40 | 30 |
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| Tie rod end | Tie rod end to Steering knuckle fastening nut | 165 | 122 |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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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 caliper | 30 | 22 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper | 35 | 26 |
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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 disc fastening | 16 | 12 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake disc fastening | 16 | 12 |
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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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| Struts | Front shock strut piston rod nut | 64 | 47 |
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| Struts | Front shock absorber strut mount upper fastener | 34 | 25 |
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| Struts | Front shock strut to Steering knuckle lower fasteners | 81 | 60 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber lower fastener | 47 | 35 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Rear stabilizer rod fastening | 21 | 15 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer link to Front shock strut fastener | 58 | 43 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer link to Front stabilizer bar fastener | 58 | 43 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer link to Rear stabilizer bar fastener | 58 | 43 |
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| Control arm | Control arm to Subfram front fastener | 68 | 50 |
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| Control arm | Control arm rear fastener68 | 21 | 15 |
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| Control arm | Control arm fastener to Stub axle | 100 | 74 |
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| Control arm | Arm fastening to Beam | 100 | 74 |
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| Control arm | Suspension arm to Rear knuckle fastener | 100 | 74 |
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| Ball joint | Front lower ball joint to Steering knuckle fastener | 165 | 122 |
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general torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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