BMW 3 Series 6 (2011-2017) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the BMW 3 Series 6 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 6

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Drainage plug	30	22		F30
Oil pan	Drainage plug	30	22		F80
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	23	17		F30 N20
Differential	Drain plug	12	9		F30 ZF 8-Speed Transmission
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		F30 F80
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		F30 F80
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		F31
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		F31

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		F30
Oil pan	Drainage plug	30	22		F80
Oil filter	Oil filter housing cover	25	18		F30
Oil filter	Oil filter housing cover	25	18		F80
Oil filter	Oil filter housing bolts	22	16		F30 N20
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	23	17		F30 N20
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil cooler bolts	18	13		F30 N20
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Serpentine belt tensioner bolts	19	14		F30 N20
Fuel system	High-pressure fuel pump bolts	12	9		F30
Fuel system	Fuel line fittings	13	10		F30
Fuel system	Fuel injector hold-downs	10	7		F30 N20

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Fill plug	35	26	M18x1.5 plugs	F30 ZF 8-Speed Transmission
Differential	Fill plug	80	59	M30x1.5 plugs	F30 ZF 8-Speed Transmission
Differential	Front differential fill plugs	60	44		F30
Differential	Rear differential fill plugs	60	44		F30
Differential	Drain plug	12	9		F30 ZF 8-Speed Transmission
Differential	Front differential drain plugs	60	44		F30
Differential	Rear differential drain plugs	60	44		F30
Wheel hub assembly	Front wheel bearing bolts	80	59		F30
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel hub axle bolt	210	155		F30
Transmission fluid pan	Transmission oil pan screws	10	7	Steel screws	F30 ZF 8-Speed Transmission
Transmission fluid pan	Transmission oil pan screws	4	3	Aluminium screws	F30 ZF 8-Speed Transmission

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Steering knuckle	Front knuckle pinch bolt	44	32		F30
Steering knuckle	Rear knuckle bolt	100	74		F30

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		F30
Disc brake	Front brake caliper	30	22		F80
Disc brake	Front brake caliper guide pins	28	21		F30
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper guide pins	28	21		F30
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper	30	22		F30
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper	30	22		F30
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bracket	110	81		F30
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bracket	110	81		F80
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bracket	50	37		F30
Disc brake	Front brake disc fastening	9	7		F30
Disc brake	Front brake disc fastening	9	7		F80

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		F30 F80
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock mount bolts	28	21		F30
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock lower bolt	100	74		F30
Control arm	Thrust arm bolt	100	74		F30
Control arm	Thrust arm mounting bolt	100	74		F30
Control arm	Control arm mounting bolt	100	74		F30
Control arm	Upper control arm inner and outer bolts	100	74		F30
Control arm	Lower control arm	100	74		F30
Trailing arm	Trailing arm inner and outer bolts	100	74		F30
Ball joint	Thrust arm ball joint nut	175	129		F30
Ball joint	Lower control arm ball joint nut	175	129		F30

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