2008 BMW 3 Series M3 Coupe Third generation Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Propeller shaft intermediate bearing | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Torx screws | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Torx screws | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| M27 | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces. | |
| Torx screws | 38.35 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| At the bearing pedestal | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 25° |
| Clutch slave cylinder | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
| Torx screws | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
| Torx screws | 48.68 lbf⋅ft |
| Torx screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
| Torx screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
| ATC300 transfer case | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace sealing rings. | |
| ATC300 transfer case | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace sealing rings. | |
| GS6-53BZ gearbox | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| GS7D36SG gearbox | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new screw. | |
| GS6-53BZ gearbox | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| GS7D36SG gearbox | 16.23–20.65 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new screw. | |
| M18 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| At the gearbox | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
| On chassis | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
| M8 | 14.01 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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