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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePropeller shaft
expand_moreM12 screws (class 10.9)
First stage 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreM10 ribbed screws (class 10.9)
Torx screws 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
M24 184.39 lbf⋅ft
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
M27 221.27 lbf⋅ft
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
expand_moreClutch
Clutch pressure plate 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Clutch slave cylinder 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_moreM10
Screws 36.14 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 31.72 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM12
Screws 54.58 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM6
Screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
Screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
S6S 420G gearbox 38.35 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
S6S 420G gearbox 38.35 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox cross support
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 30.98 lbf⋅ft
M12 53.84 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn chassis
M10 30.98 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.0115.49 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 BMW 3 Series M3 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 M3 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 2004 BMW 3 Series M3 Coupe you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

BMW 3 Series M3 Coupe Second generation model years

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