2021 BMW 3 Series M3 Sedan Sixth generation Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Code range 11 mm | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| At the brake caliper | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
| Socket unions | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
| Fixed-caliper brake | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Floating caliper brake | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
| Clean the components and do not grease. | |
| Floating caliper brake | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
| Clean thread, use new screws and do not retighten screws any further. | |
| At the subframe | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| At the steering column | 45.73 lbf⋅ft |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 129.07 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 77.44 lbf⋅ft |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| First stage | 32.45 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 129.07 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| First stage | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new screws. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| On stub axle | 129.07 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| On stub axle | 129.07 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| First stage | 59 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace bolts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Union nuts | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 103.26 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2021 BMW 3 Series M3 Sedan 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
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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