2008 BMW 3 Series M3 Coupe Third generation Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Code range 11 mm | 8.85–13.28 lbf⋅ft |
| Code range 9 mm | 5.16–8.11 lbf⋅ft |
| At the brake caliper | 16.23–19.18 lbf⋅ft |
| Socket unions | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
| With parking brake caliper | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws. | |
| With handbrake caliper | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws. | |
| With handbrake caliper | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws | |
| Front axle brake disc | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Wheel speed sensor | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| M8 | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new screw. | |
| M14 | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| M16 | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new screws and nuts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| M14 | 46.47 lbf⋅ft |
| M14 | 59 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Manufacturer TRW | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Manufacturer ZF | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
| M12 | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| All BMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S65 B44 A engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| On chassis | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M8 | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M10 | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M10 | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M8 | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Nuts | 129.07 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new screws. | |
| Second stage | 60° |
| First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new screws. | |
| Second stage | 100° |
| M8 | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Wheel bearing unit | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new screws. | |
| Wheel attachment | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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