BMW 5 Series 5 (2003-2010) Torque Spec Settings

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Drainage plug	25	18		E60
Oil pan	Drainage plug	25	18		E61
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	24	18		E60
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	24	18		E61
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E60
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E60
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E61
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E61

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		E60
Oil pan	Drainage plug	25	18		E61
Oil filter	Oil filter housing cover	25	18		E60
Oil filter	Oil filter housing cover	25	18		E61
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	24	18		E60
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	24	18		E61
Engine block	Gearbox to Engine block fasteners	72	53		E60
Engine block	Gearbox to Engine block fasteners	72	53		E61
Engine block	Gearbox to Engine block lower fasteners	22	16		E60
Engine block	Gearbox to Engine block lower fasteners	22	16		E61
Engine mounts	Gearbox support to Car body fasteners	35	26		E60
Engine mounts	Gearbox support to Car body fasteners	35	26		E61
Starter	Engine starter fasteners	43	32		E60
Starter	Engine starter fasteners	43	32		E61
Battery	Ignition coil fasteners	7	5		E60
Battery	Ignition coil fasteners	7	5		E61

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Front hub	110	81		E60
Wheel hub assembly	Front hub	110	81		E61
Wheel hub assembly	Rear hub	250	184		E60
Wheel hub assembly	Rear wheel hub bearing fastener	30	22		E60
Clutch pressure plate	Pressure plate fasteners	25	18		E60
Clutch pressure plate	Pressure plate fasteners	25	18		E61
Clutch assembly	Clutch slave cylinder fasteners	22	16		E60
Clutch assembly	Clutch slave cylinder fasteners	22	16		E61
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear drive shaft to Reduction gear bolts	52	38		E60
Drive/Axle shaft	Propeller shaft centre support bearing fasteners	32	24		E60
Drive/Axle shaft	Propeller shaft centre support bearing fasteners	32	24		E61
Drive/Axle shaft	Propshaft coupling fasteners	100	74		E60
Drive/Axle shaft	Propshaft coupling fasteners	100	74		E61

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end to Steering knuckle fastening nut	165	122	Use drive socket #21	E60
Tie rod end	Tie rod end to Steering knuckle fastening nut	165	122	Use drive socket #21	E61
Tie rod end	Tie rod end locknut	51	38		E60
Tie rod end	Tie rod end locknut	51	38		E61

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust system fasteners	22	16		E60
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust system fasteners	22	16		E61
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust system bracket to Car body fasteners	22	16		E60
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust system bracket to Car body fasteners	22	16		E61

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front brake disc fastener	16	12		E60
Disc brake	Front brake disc fastener	16	12		E61
Disc brake	Rear brake disc fastener	16	12		E60
Disc brake	Front brake caliper	30	22		E60
Disc brake	Front brake caliper	30	22		E61
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bracket	110	81		E60
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bracket	110	81		E61
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bracket	110	81		E60
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bracket	110	81		E61

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E60
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89		E61
Struts	Front shock strut piston rod nut	64	47		E60
Struts	Front shock strut piston rod nut	64	47		E61
Struts	Rear shock strut piston rod nut	27	20		E60
Struts	Rear shock strut piston rod nut	27	20		E61
Struts	Front shock strut to Steering knuckle lower fasteners	81	60		E60
Struts	Front shock strut to Steering knuckle lower fasteners	81	60		E61
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber strut mount upper fastener	34	25		E60
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber strut mount upper fastener	34	25		E61
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber strut mount upper fastener	28	21		E60
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber strut mount upper fastener	28	21		E61
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber lower fastener	100	74		E60
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber lower fastener	100	74		E61
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bar to Control arm fastener	100	74		E60
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bar to Control arm fastener	100	74		E61
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener	65	48		E60
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener	65	48		E61
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener	65	48		E60
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener	65	48		E61
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer link to Shock strut fastener	65	48		E60
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer link to Shock strut fastener	65	48		E61
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer link bracket fastener	65	48		E60
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer link bracket fastener	65	48		E61
Control arm	Control arm to Subframe front fastener	100	74		E60
Control arm	Control arm to Subframe front fastener	100	74		E61
Control arm	Control arm to Body subframe rear fastener	100	74		E60
Control arm	Control arm to Body subframe rear fastener	100	74		E61
Control arm	Control arm rear fastener	100	74	Use drive socket #18	E60
Control arm	Control arm rear fastener	175	129	Use drive socket #21	E60
Control arm	Suspension arm to Rear knuckle fastener	165	122		E60
Control arm	Suspension arm to Rear knuckle fastener	165	122		E61
Ball joint	Front ball joint fastener	165	122		E60
Ball joint	Front ball joint fastener	165	122		E61

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