2021 BMW 2 Series Coupe transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing

expand_moreOn engine sump


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreM16 central screws


First stage	154.89 lbf⋅ft154.89 lbf⋅ft210 N⋅m
Replace collar screw and pressure spring.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft


Insert nuts	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace nuts and let cure for 2 hours.

expand_moreM12 screws (class 10.9)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreM24 central nuts


First stage	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle

expand_moreM8


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft rear axle


Insert nuts	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace nuts and let cure for 2 hours.

expand_moreM12 screws (class 10.9)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch master cylinder


At the bearing pedestal	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_moreM8 screws (class 10.9)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


218 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2015.7–)	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Replace screws.
220 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2015.3–)	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreRear axle differential oil drain plug


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreBack-up lamp switch


M12	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_more218 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2015.7–)

expand_moreGA8HP50Z gearbox (M10 screws, class 10.9)


Torx screws	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP50Z gearbox (M10 screws, class 8.8)


Torx screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP50Z gearbox M12 screws


Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP50Z gearbox M6 screws


Torx screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual transmission


M12	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more218 i with gasoline straight-3 1.5 L 134 HP engine (2015.3–)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


M12	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual gearbox (class 10.9 screws)


M10 × 50 screws	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual gearbox (class 8.8 screws)


M10 × 40 screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_more225 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 215 HP engine (2014.1–)

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox M10


Torx screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox M12


Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox M6 screws


Torx screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox M8 screws


Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox (M10 screws, class 10.9)


Torx screws	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m

expand_more225 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 221 HP engine (2015.7–)

expand_moreGA8HP50Z gearbox (M10 screws, class 10.9)


Torx screws	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP50Z gearbox (M10 screws, class 8.8)


Torx screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP50Z gearbox M12 screws


Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP50Z gearbox M6 screws


Torx screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM10


Hexagon head screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Hexagon head screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Hexagon head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOutput flange

expand_moreWith manual transmission


First stage	125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m
Replace collar nut.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter

expand_more218 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2015.7–)

expand_moreGA8HP50Z gearbox


M10 screws (class 10.9)	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more225 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 215 HP engine (2014.1–)

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox (screws class 10.9)


M10	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more218 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2015.7–)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more220 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2015.3–)

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual transmission


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more220 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2013.10–)

expand_moreGS6-17BG 6-speed gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGA6HP19Z automatic 6-gear gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
With light-alloy oil sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more228 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 241 HP engine (2014.7–)

expand_moreGS6-17BG 6-speed gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGA6HP19Z automatic 6-gear gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
With light-alloy oil sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more218 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2015.7–)

expand_moreGA8HP50Z gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreWith manual transmission


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more218 i with gasoline straight-3 1.5 L 134 HP engine (2015.3–)

expand_moreWith manual transmission


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more220 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2013.10–)

expand_moreGS6-17BG 6-speed gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic 6-gear gearbox


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more225 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 215 HP engine (2014.1–)

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more225 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 221 HP engine (2015.7–)

expand_moreGA8HP50Z gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGS6-17BG gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_more225 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 215 HP engine (2014.1–)

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox M6 screws


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreGA8HP50Z gearbox


Steel screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP50Z gearbox aluminium screws M6


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreTransmission-oil cooler

expand_more218 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2015.7–)


M6	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn rubber mount


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m


Gearbox support	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection


M10	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2021 BMW 2 Series Coupe user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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