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
Differential	Oil drain plug	65	48	3AZ, with sealing ring	E63 4.4L Engine N62 V8
Differential	Oil drain plug	65	48	3AZ, with sealing ring	E64 4.4L Engine N62 V8
Differential	Oil drain plug	60	44	9AZ, with O-ring	E63 4.4L Engine N62 V8
Differential	Oil drain plug	60	44	9AZ, with O-ring	E64 4.4L Engine N62 V8
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	8	6		6HP19 A/T
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	8	6		6HP26 A/T
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	8	6		6HP28 A/T
Transmission fluid pan	Oil drain plug	25	18		E63 4.4L Engine N62 V8 6HP26 A/T
Wheels	Wheel lug nut	110	81		E63 4.4L Engine
Wheels	Wheel lug nut	130	96		E63 4.4L Engine

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Front axle carrier to engine carrier	100	74	1AZ, M12 10.9 thread	E64
Differential	Rear axle carrier with rubber mounts to Body	165	122	3AZ	E64
Differential	Heat shield to Front axle carrier	8	6	12AZ	E64
Differential	Support on body/rear axle carrier	28	21	3AZ	E64
Differential	Oil drain plug	65	48	3AZ, with sealing ring	E64 4.4L Engine N62 V8
Differential	Oil drain plug	60	44	9AZ, with O-ring	E64 4.4L Engine N62 V8
Wheel hub assembly	Bearing unit on swivel bearing screws	110	81	5AZ	E64
Drive/Axle shaft	Reinforcement plate to Front axle support/engine carrier screws and insertion nuts	56	41	9AZ	E64

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

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

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Struts	Spring strut support bearing nuts	34	25	1AZ, Flanged hexagon nut	E64
Struts	Spring strut shock absorber to Pivot mount screw and nut	81	60	3AZ	E64
Struts	Compression strut on Body	48	35	17AZ, M10 10.9 thread	E64
Struts	Tension strut to Front axle support screw and nut	100	74	1AZ, M12 10.9 thread, Jointing torque	E64
Struts	Tension strut to Steering knuckle/swivel bearing	165	122	19AZ	E64
Struts	Traction strut to Wheel carrier nut	65	48	4AZ, M12 thread	E64
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock absorber piston rod on Thrust bearing nut	64	47	2AZ	E64
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock absorber piston rod on Thrust bearing nut	27	20	2AZ, M12 thread	E64
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock absorber to trailing arm screw	165	122	1AZ, M14 thread	E64
Stabilizer bar	Stabilizer to Front axle carrier/body retaining bar nuts	31	23	1AZ	E64
Stabilizer bar	Stabilzer bar to Rear axle support retaining bracket	28	21	3AZ, M8 thread	E64
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link on Stabilizer/bracket nut	65	48	11AZ	E64
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link on Anti-roll bar/swinging arm	65	48	2AZ, M10 thread	E64
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link bracket on Swivel bearing	59	44	10AZ	E64
Control arm	Control arm to Front axle support screw and nut	100	74	2AZ, M12 10.9 thread, Jointing torque	E64
Control arm	Control arm to Rear axle support nut	65	48	5AZ	E64
Control arm	Control arm on Steering knuckle/swivel bearing nut	165	122	6AZ	E64
Control arm	Upper control arm to Wheel carrier nut	175	129	8AZ, M14x1.5 thread	E64
Control arm	Upper control arm to Rear axle carrier nut	100	74	14AZ	E64
Control arm	Integral link on Front wheel carrier	100	74	21AZ	E64
Control arm	Swinging arm, integral link and wheel carrier screw connection nut	240	177	22AZ	E64
Control arm	Wishbone to Front axle support bolt	100	74	2AZ, Jointing torque	E64 4.4L Engine
Control arm	Wishbone to Swivel bearing/steering knuckle nut	165	122	6AZ	E64 4.4L Engine
Trailing arm	https://www.zpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=403613&d=1278071314	100	74	20AZ	E64
Trailing arm	Rear swinging arm to Rear axle support nut	165	122	20AZ, M14 thread	E64

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