Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
M27
221.27 lbf⋅ft221.27 lbf⋅ft300 N⋅m
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
expand_moreBlack screws with ribbing M8 × 40
Torx screws
47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreSilver screws with ribbing M8 × 40
Torx screws
38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreSilver screws with ribbing (M10 × 23, class 10.9)
Torx screws
62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreClutch
expand_moreClutch master cylinder
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Clutch slave cylinder
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM10
Screws
36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx screws
28.03–31.72 lbf⋅ft28.03–31.72 lbf⋅ft38–43 N⋅m
expand_moreM12
Screws
54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx screws
48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
expand_moreM6
Screws
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Torx screws
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreM8
Screws
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx screws
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_moreAll other modifications
A4S 270R gearbox
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gearbox A4S 310R
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ gearbox
M12 × 1,5 screws
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ and GS6-53BZ/DZ gearboxes
M18 × 1,5 screws
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreS5D 200G, S5D 250G, and S5D 310Z gearboxes
S5D 320Z gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreS6S 420G gearbox
S6S 560G gearbox
38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_moreAll other modifications
A4S 270R gearbox
24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
Gearbox A4S 310R
24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ gearbox
M12 × 1,5 screws
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ and GS6-53BZ/DZ gearboxes
M18 × 1,5 screws
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreS5D 200G, S5D 250G, and S5D 310Z gearboxes
S5D 320Z gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreS6S 420G gearbox
S6S 560G gearbox
38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox cross support
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
M8
14.01–15.49 lbf⋅ft14.01–15.49 lbf⋅ft19–21 N⋅m
expand_moreOn chassis
M10
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
M12
53.84 lbf⋅ft53.84 lbf⋅ft73 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1999 BMW 3 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.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 3 Series Coupe service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1999 BMW 3 Series Coupe you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1999 BMW 3 Series Coupe generations
In 1999 BMW offered 2 generations of the 3 Series Coupe. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.