BMW 6 Series 2 (2003-2010) Torque Spec Settings
Below you'll find the tightening torques for the BMW 6 Series 2 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 6 Series 2
Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Differential | Oil drain plug | 65 | 48 | 3AZ, with sealing ring |
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Differential | Oil drain plug | 65 | 48 | 3AZ, with sealing ring |
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Differential | Oil drain plug | 60 | 44 | 9AZ, with O-ring |
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Differential | Oil drain plug | 60 | 44 | 9AZ, with O-ring |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 8 | 6 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 8 | 6 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 8 | 6 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Oil drain plug | 25 | 18 |
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Wheels | Wheel lug nut | 110 | 81 |
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Wheels | Wheel lug nut | 130 | 96 |
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- Production years: 2003 - 2010
- Generation: 2
- 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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Spark plugs | Spark plug | 31 | 23 |
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Sensor | Control rod/Jointed rod to Ride height sensor | 8 | 6 |
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Sensor | Rotation rate sensor/DSC sensor to Holder | 8 | 6 | 3AZ |
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Sensor | Front and rear ACC pressure sensor to brake line | 25 | 18 | 12AZ, Minimum torque |
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Sensor | Front and rear ACC pressure sensor to brake line | 30 | 22 | 12AZ, Maximum torque |
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Sensor | Lateral acceleration sensor to Body | 8 | 6 |
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Sensor | Ride level sensor to Holder | 5 | 4 |
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Sensor | Ride level sensor to Rear axle carrier | 8 | 6 |
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Starter | Electrical leads to Starter | 5 | 4 | 5mm |
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Starter | Electrical leads to Starter | 7 | 5 | 6mm |
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Starter | Electrical leads to Starter | 13 | 10 | 8mm |
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Valve cover | Valve body to Transmission | 8 | 6 |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Differential | Front axle carrier to engine carrier | 100 | 74 | 1AZ, M12 10.9 thread |
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Differential | Front axle carrier to engine carrier | 100 | 74 | 1AZ, M12 10.9 thread |
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Differential | Rear axle carrier with rubber mounts to Body | 165 | 122 | 3AZ |
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Differential | Rear axle carrier with rubber mounts to Body | 165 | 122 | 3AZ |
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Differential | Heat shield to Front axle carrier | 8 | 6 | 12AZ |
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Differential | Heat shield to Front axle carrier | 8 | 6 | 12AZ |
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Differential | Support on body/rear axle carrier | 28 | 21 | 3AZ |
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Differential | Support on body/rear axle carrier | 28 | 21 | 3AZ |
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Differential | Oil drain plug | 65 | 48 | 3AZ, with sealing ring |
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Differential | Oil drain plug | 65 | 48 | 3AZ, with sealing ring |
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Differential | Oil drain plug | 60 | 44 | 9AZ, with O-ring |
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Differential | Oil drain plug | 60 | 44 | 9AZ, with O-ring |
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Wheel hub assembly | Bearing unit on swivel bearing screws | 110 | 81 | 5AZ |
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Wheel hub assembly | Bearing unit on swivel bearing screws | 110 | 81 | 5AZ |
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Wheel hub assembly | Bearing unit on Wheel carrier | 100 | 74 |
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Wheel hub assembly | Pulse generator to Swivel bearing/wheel carrier | 8 | 6 | 6AZ |
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Clutch assembly | Clutch housing to Crankcase | 27 | 20 |
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Clutch assembly | Clutch housing to Crankcase | 51 | 38 |
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Clutch assembly | Clutch housing to Crankcase | 86 | 63 |
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Clutch assembly | Clutch master cylidner to Bearing block | 22 | 16 |
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Clutch assembly | Clutch master cylinder fitting screw | 22 | 16 |
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Clutch assembly | Clutch master cylinder to Pedal assembly | 10 | 7 |
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Clutch assembly | Clutch slave cylinder to Clutch housing/transmission case | 22 | 16 |
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Clutch assembly | Clutch slave cylinder to Clutch housing/transmission case | 22 | 16 |
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Clutch assembly | Hydraulic pipes coupling bolts | 14 | 10 |
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Clutch assembly | Hydraulic unit pressure accumulator | 40 | 30 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flexible disk to Front axle differential | 60 | 44 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flexible disk to Transmission output flange | 64 | 47 | Aluminium, M10 10.9 Thread |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flexible disk to Transmission output flange | 90 | 66 | Aluminium, M12 10.9 Thread |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flexible disk to Propeller shaft and Transmission output flange | 48 | 35 | Steel, M10 8.8 Thread |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flexible disk to Propeller shaft and Transmission output flange | 64 | 47 | Steel, M10 10.9 Thread |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flexible disk to Propeller shaft and Transmission output flange | 90 | 66 | Steel, M12 8.8 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 8 | 6 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 8 | 6 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 8 | 6 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Oil drain plug | 25 | 18 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Filler plug | 32 | 24 | Minimum torque |
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Transmission fluid pan | Filler plug | 39 | 29 | Maximum torque |
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Transmission fluid pan | Filler plug | 32 | 24 | Minimum torque |
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Transmission fluid pan | Filler plug | 39 | 29 | Maximum torque |
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Transmission fluid pan | Filler plug | 32 | 24 | Minimum torque |
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Transmission fluid pan | Filler plug | 39 | 29 | Maximum torque |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain and Fill plug | 35 | 26 | M18x1.5 Hexagon socket thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain and Fill plug | 25 | 18 | M12x1.5 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain and Fill plug | 35 | 26 | M18x1.5 Hexagon socket thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain and Fill plug | 25 | 18 | M12x1.5 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain and Fill plug | 35 | 26 | M18x1.5 Hexagon socket thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain and Fill plug | 25 | 18 | M12x1.5 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain and Fill plug | 50 | 37 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Oil filler plug | 35 | 26 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Oil filler plug | 80 | 59 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Oil pan bolts | 4 | 3 | Aluminium material, First step |
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Transmission fluid pan | Oil pan bolts | 10 | 7 | Plastic material |
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Transmission fluid pan | Oil pan bolts | 12 | 9 | Steel plate material |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 24 | 18 | Hex screws, M8 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 45 | 33 | Hex screws, M10 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 82 | 60 | Hex screws, M12 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 21 | 15 | Torx botls, M8 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 42 | 31 | Torx botls, M10 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 72 | 53 | Torx botls, M12 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 25 | 18 | Hex screws, M8 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 49 | 36 | Hex screws, M10 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 74 | 55 | Hex screws, M12 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 22 | 16 | Screw with torx head, M8 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 43 | 32 | Screw with torx head, M10 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 72 | 53 | Screw with torx head, M12 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 9 | 7 | M6 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 25 | 18 | Hex screws, M8 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 49 | 36 | Hex screws, M10 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 74 | 55 | Hex screws, M12 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 22 | 16 | Screw with torx head, M8 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 43 | 32 | Screw with torx head, M10 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 72 | 53 | Screw with torx head, M12 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission to Engine | 9 | 7 | M6 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission crossmember to Body | 21 | 15 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission crossmember to Body | 21 | 15 | M8 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission crossmember to Body | 42 | 31 | M10 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission crossmember to Body | 21 | 15 | M8 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission crossmember to Body | 42 | 31 | M10 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission crossmember to Body | 21 | 15 | M8 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission crossmember to Body | 42 | 31 | M10 Thread |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission oil sump | 10 | 7 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Protecting plate/Valve block to Transmission | 20 | 15 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Protecting plate/Valve block to Transmission | 20 | 15 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Protecting plate/Valve block to Transmission | 20 | 15 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transmission mount to Transmission/transmission crossmember | 19 | 14 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transmission mount to Transmission support bracket/Transmission crossmember | 21 | 15 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transmission mount to Transmission support bracket/Transmission crossmember | 21 | 15 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transmission mount to Transmission support bracket/Transmission crossmember | 21 | 15 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transmission mount to Crossmember | 21 | 15 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transmission support block to Transmission | 38 | 28 |
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Torque converter | Torque converter to Flywheel | 45 | 33 |
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Transfer | Shift lever clamping screw | 10 | 7 |
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Transfer | Transmission selector lever | 10 | 7 |
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Transfer | Cable on shift tower | 15 | 11 |
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Transfer | Interlock cable on shift tower | 7 | 5 |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Rear axle shaft nut | 420 | 310 |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Driveshaft to Rear axle drive flange | 64 | 47 | Universal joint compression nut |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Driveshaft to Rear axle drive flange | 85 | 63 | Universal joint torx bolt |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Driveshaft to Rear axle drive flange | 70 | 52 | Constant-velocity joint torx bolt E60 |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Driveshaft to Rear axle drive flange | 32 | 24 | Constant-velocity compression nut M8 thread |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Driveshaft to Rear axle drive flange | 64 | 47 | Compression nut M10 thread |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Driveshaft to Rear axle drive flange | 43 | 32 | Finned nut M8 thread |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Driveshaft to Rear axle drive flange | 52 | 38 | Finned nut M10 thread |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Drive flange to Axle shaft collar nut | 420 | 310 | 27mm Thread |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Output shaft to Final drive unit and Drive flange | 83 | 61 | Fillister head bolt |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Output shaft to Final drive unit and Drive flange | 96 | 71 | Fillister head bolt, 10mm thread with locking teeth |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Output shaft to Final drive unit and Drive flange | 110 | 81 | Fillister head bolt, 12mm thread with locking teeth |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Output shaft to Final drive unit and Drive flange | 83 | 61 | Torx bolt |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Output shaft to Final drive unit and Drive flange | 64 | 47 | Torx bolt, black, 8mm thread with ribbed teeth |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Output shaft to Final drive unit and Drive flange | 52 | 38 | Torx bolt, silver, 8mm thread with ribbed teeth |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Output shaft to Final drive unit and Drive flange | 80 | 59 | Torx bolt, silver, 10mm thread with ribbed teeth |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Output shaft to Final drive unit and Drive flange | 135 | 100 | Torx bolt, silver, 12mm thread with ribbed teeth |
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Transmission fluid pan | Output flange | 200 | 148 | Step 1 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Output flange | 140 | 103 | Step 3 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Output flange | 200 | 148 | Step 1 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Output flange | 140 | 103 | Step 3 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Output flange | 200 | 148 | Step 1 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Output flange | 140 | 103 | Step 3 |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Reinforcement plate to Front axle support/engine carrier screws and insertion nuts | 56 | 41 | 9AZ |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Reinforcement plate to Front axle support/engine carrier screws and insertion nuts | 56 | 41 | 9AZ |
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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/axial joint to Rack | 110 | 81 | 2AZ |
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Tie rod end | Tie rod end to Tie rod clamping nut | 51 | 38 | 5AZ |
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Tie rod end | Tie rod end to Steering knuckle/swivel bearing nut | 165 | 122 | 3AZ |
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Tie rod end | Tie rod end nut | 32 | 24 | Minimum torque |
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Tie rod end | Tie rod end nut | 40 | 30 | Maximum torque |
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Steering knuckle | Protective plate to Steering knuckle screws | 12 | 9 | 5AZ, M6 thread |
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Steering rack | Universal joint/Coupling to Steering gear/Steering spindle nuts and screws | 22 | 16 |
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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 disc to Wheel hub screws | 16 | 12 | 1AZ |
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Disc brake | Front brake caliper to Steering knuckle screws | 110 | 81 | 2AZ |
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Brake line | Hydraulic lines connecting nuts | 30 | 22 | Pressure/Control |
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Brake line | Hydraulic lines connecting nuts | 35 | 26 | Return |
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ABS | Hydraulic unit control unit | 3 | 2 | 1AZ |
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ABS | Hydraulic unit bracket | 8 | 6 | 9AZ |
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ABS | Hydraulic unit to Body bracket | 8 | 6 | 10AZ |
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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 lug nut | 110 | 81 |
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Wheels | Wheel lug nut | 130 | 96 |
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Struts | Spring strut support bearing nuts | 34 | 25 | 1AZ, Flanged hexagon nut |
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Struts | Spring strut support bearing nuts | 34 | 25 | 1AZ, Flanged hexagon nut |
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Struts | Spring strut shock absorber to Pivot mount screw and nut | 81 | 60 | 3AZ |
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Struts | Spring strut shock absorber to Pivot mount screw and nut | 81 | 60 | 3AZ |
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Struts | Spring strut mount to Wheel arch | 24 | 18 | 18mm |
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Struts | Spring strut mount to Wheel arch | 34 | 25 | 21mm |
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Struts | Compression strut on Body | 48 | 35 | 17AZ, M10 10.9 thread |
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Struts | Compression strut on Body | 48 | 35 | 17AZ, M10 10.9 thread |
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Struts | Tension strut to Front axle support screw and nut | 100 | 74 | 1AZ, M12 10.9 thread, Jointing torque |
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Struts | Tension strut to Front axle support screw and nut | 100 | 74 | 1AZ, M12 10.9 thread, Jointing torque |
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Struts | Tension strut to Steering knuckle/swivel bearing | 165 | 122 | 19AZ |
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Struts | Tension strut to Steering knuckle/swivel bearing | 165 | 122 | 19AZ |
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Struts | Traction strut to Wheel carrier nut | 65 | 48 | 4AZ, M12 thread |
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Struts | Traction strut to Wheel carrier nut | 65 | 48 | 4AZ, M12 thread |
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Shock absorbers/shocks | Shock absorber piston rod on Thrust bearing nut | 64 | 47 | 2AZ |
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Shock absorbers/shocks | Shock absorber piston rod on Thrust bearing nut | 64 | 47 | 2AZ |
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Shock absorbers/shocks | Shock absorber piston rod on Thrust bearing nut | 27 | 20 | 2AZ, M12 thread |
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Shock absorbers/shocks | Shock absorber piston rod on Thrust bearing nut | 27 | 20 | 2AZ, M12 thread |
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Shock absorbers/shocks | Shock absorber to trailing arm screw | 165 | 122 | 1AZ, M14 thread |
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Shock absorbers/shocks | Shock absorber to trailing arm screw | 165 | 122 | 1AZ, M14 thread |
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Stabilizer bar | Stabilizer to Front axle carrier/body retaining bar nuts | 31 | 23 | 1AZ |
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Stabilizer bar | Stabilizer to Front axle carrier/body retaining bar nuts | 31 | 23 | 1AZ |
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Stabilizer bar | Stabilzer bar to Rear axle support retaining bracket | 28 | 21 | 3AZ, M8 thread |
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Stabilizer bar | Stabilzer bar to Rear axle support retaining bracket | 28 | 21 | 3AZ, M8 thread |
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer link on Stabilizer/bracket nut | 65 | 48 | 11AZ |
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer link on Stabilizer/bracket nut | 65 | 48 | 11AZ |
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer link on Anti-roll bar/swinging arm | 65 | 48 | M10 Thread |
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer link on Anti-roll bar/swinging arm | 100 | 74 | M12 Thread |
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer link on Anti-roll bar/swinging arm | 65 | 48 | 2AZ, M10 thread |
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer link bracket on Swivel bearing | 59 | 44 | 10AZ |
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer link bracket on Swivel bearing | 59 | 44 | 10AZ |
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Control arm | Control arm to Front axle support screw and nut | 100 | 74 | 2AZ, M12 10.9 thread, Jointing torque |
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Control arm | Control arm to Front axle support screw and nut | 100 | 74 | 2AZ, M12 10.9 thread, Jointing torque |
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Control arm | Control arm to Rear axle support nut | 65 | 48 | 5AZ |
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Control arm | Control arm to Rear axle support nut | 65 | 48 | 5AZ |
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Control arm | Control arm on Steering knuckle/swivel bearing nut | 165 | 122 | 6AZ |
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Control arm | Control arm on Steering knuckle/swivel bearing nut | 165 | 122 | 6AZ |
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Control arm | Upper control arm to Wheel carrier nut | 175 | 129 | 8AZ, M14x1.5 thread |
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Control arm | Upper control arm to Wheel carrier nut | 175 | 129 | 8AZ, M14x1.5 thread |
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Control arm | Upper control arm to Rear axle carrier nut | 100 | 74 | 14AZ |
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Control arm | Upper control arm to Rear axle carrier nut | 100 | 74 | 14AZ |
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Control arm | Integral link on Front wheel carrier | 100 | 74 | 21AZ |
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Control arm | Integral link on Front wheel carrier | 100 | 74 | 21AZ |
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Control arm | Swinging arm, integral link and wheel carrier screw connection nut | 240 | 177 | 22AZ |
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Control arm | Swinging arm, integral link and wheel carrier screw connection nut | 240 | 177 | 22AZ |
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Control arm | Wishbone to Front axle support bolt | 100 | 74 | 2AZ, Jointing torque |
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Control arm | Wishbone to Front axle support bolt | 100 | 74 | 2AZ, Jointing torque |
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Control arm | Wishbone to Swivel bearing/steering knuckle nut | 165 | 122 | 6AZ |
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Control arm | Wishbone to Swivel bearing/steering knuckle nut | 165 | 122 | 6AZ |
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Trailing arm | Trailing arm to Rear axle carrier | 67 | 49 |
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Trailing arm | Front swinging arm to Rear axle support nut | 100 | 74 | 20AZ |
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Trailing arm | https://www.zpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=403613&d=1278071314 | 100 | 74 | 20AZ |
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Trailing arm | Rear swinging arm to Rear axle support nut | 165 | 122 | 20AZ, M14 thread |
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Trailing arm | Rear swinging arm to Rear axle support nut | 165 | 122 | 20AZ, M14 thread |
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general torque settings
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