BMW 5 Series 4 (1995-2004) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the BMW 5 Series 4 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 5 Series 4

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Drainage plug	25	18		E39
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	26	19		E39
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E39
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E39
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E39
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E39

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		E39
Oil filter	Oil filter housing cover	25	18		E39
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	26	19		E39
Engine mounts	Engine mount upper fastener	65	48		E39
Engine mounts	Engine mount lower fastener	65	48		E39
Sensor	ABS sensor to Steering knuckle fastener	7	5		E39
Sensor	MAF sensor fasteners	8	6		E39
Sensor	Air duct to MAF sensor fasteners	5	4		E39
Battery	Ignition coil fasteners	11	8		E39
Water pump	Water pump fasteners	9	7		E39
Water pump	Water pump pulley fastener	17	13		E39
Radiator	Coolant pipe bracket	11	8		E39
Radiator	Cooling fan fastener	33	24		E39
Radiator	Viscous fan clutch fastener	40	30		E39
Radiator	Thermostat housing fasteners	7	5		E39
Valve cover	Engine valve cover fasteners	15	11		E39

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Front hub	110	81		E39

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end to Steering knuckle fastening nut	65	48	Use drive socket #18	E39
Tie rod end	Tie rod end locknut	51	38		E39

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
EGR	EGR cooler fasteners	6	4	Use HEX No.H5	E39
EGR	EGR cooler fasteners	12	9	Use drive socket #13	E39
EGR	EGR cooler bracket	14	10		E39

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front brake disc fasteners	16	12		E39
Disc brake	Rear brake disc fasteners	16	12		E39
Disc brake	Front brake caliper fasteners	30	22		E39
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper fasteners	30	22		E39
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bracket	110	81		E39
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bracket	65	48		E39
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bleed screw	13	10		E39
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bleed screw	11	8		E39
Brake line	Brake pipe to Front brake caliper fastener	22	16		E39
Brake line	Brake pipe to Rear brake caliper fastener	22	16		E39

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E39
Struts	Front shock strut piston rod nut	64	47		E39
Struts	Rear shock strut piston rod nut	27	20		E39
Struts	Front shock strut to Steering knuckle lower fasteners	81	60		E39
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber strut mount upper fastener	24	18		E39
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber strut mount upper fastener	24	18		E39
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber lower fastener	127	94		E39
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener	65	48		E39
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener	60	44		E39
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bar to Control arm fastener	60	44		E39
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer link bracket fastener	60	44		E39
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link to Front shock strut fastener	65	48		E39
Control arm	Suspension arm to Rear knuckle fastener	142	105		E39
Control arm	Control arm to Subframe front fastener	110	81		E39
Control arm	Control arm to Body subframe rear fastener	110	81		E39
Ball joint	Ball joint fasteners	80	59		E39

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