2023 BMW 3 Series M3 Sedan Sixth generation Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
| Insert nuts | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts and let cure for 3 hours. | |
| First stage | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 106.95 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Second stage | 45° |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M12 | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| M14 | 121.7 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new screw. | |
| First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace bolts. | |
| Second stage | 130° |
| Screws | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
| Steel screws | 48.68 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
| M3 with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 425 HP engine (2014.1–) | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| GA8HP45Z gearbox | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| GS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| GA8HP45Z gearbox | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace sealing rings. | |
| GS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 45° |
| At the gearbox bracket | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
| On chassis | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws at the gearbox bracket | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
| At the crossmember | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
| M10 | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2023 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
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