2008 BMW 3 Series Sedan front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBleed valve


Code range 11 mm	8.85–13.28 lbf⋅ft8.85–13.28 lbf⋅ft12–18 N⋅m
Code range 9 mm	5.16–8.11 lbf⋅ft5.16–8.11 lbf⋅ft7–11 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	16.23–19.18 lbf⋅ft16.23–19.18 lbf⋅ft22–26 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake line


Socket unions	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper

expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws


With parking brake caliper	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws.

expand_moreHexagon head screws


With parking brake caliper	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws.

expand_moreHexagon head screws


With handbrake caliper	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws.

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support

expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws


With handbrake caliper	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws


Front axle brake disc	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Wheel speed sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Lower steering column joint	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Clean thread, use new screws and do not retighten screws any further.

expand_morePressure line at steering gear


M14	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreReturn line to steering gear


M16	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreSteering gear

expand_moreM10


First stage	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreSteering gear heat protection plate


M6	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreSteering wheel


M14	46.47 lbf⋅ft46.47 lbf⋅ft63 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle


320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2008.7–2011.12)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
325 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
330 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
335 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
335 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All other modifications	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreTrack rod end on track rod


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreTrack rod on steering gear


Manufacturer TRW	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Manufacturer ZF	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_moreSuspension strut bearing pedestal


M8	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreShock-absorber piston rod


M12	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_more335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12)

expand_moreOn chassis


M12	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreOn stub axle


M12	59.74 lbf⋅ft59.74 lbf⋅ft81 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis, on chassis


M8	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_more335 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)

expand_moreOn chassis


M12	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreOn stub axle


M12	59.74 lbf⋅ft59.74 lbf⋅ft81 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis, on chassis


M8	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreOn stub axle


M12	59.74 lbf⋅ft59.74 lbf⋅ft81 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreM27


Central nuts	309.78 lbf⋅ft309.78 lbf⋅ft420 N⋅m
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.

expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser


M10	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreStabiliser mounting at suspension strut


M10	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe

expand_more320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2008.7–2011.12)


M10	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)


M10	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)


M10	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle

expand_more320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2008.7–2011.12)

expand_moreM10


Screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use a new screw and re-tap the thread.

expand_moreM14


Nuts	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_more320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)

expand_moreM10


Screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use a new screw and re-tap the thread.

expand_moreM14


Nuts	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)

expand_moreM10


Screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use a new screw and re-tap the thread.

expand_moreM14


Nuts	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM14


Nuts	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m

expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm

expand_moreM14


Nuts	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_more320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)

Figure 1. Wheel suspension, Front axle suspension, 320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12).


Screw 1	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Screw 2	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Screw 3	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Screw 4	59.74 lbf⋅ft59.74 lbf⋅ft81 N⋅m
Replace nut.
Screw 5	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m

expand_moreScrew 6


First stage	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Replace nut.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Screw 7	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nut.

expand_moreScrew 8


First stage	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Replace nut.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)


Screw 1	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Screw 2	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Screw 3	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Screw 4	59.74 lbf⋅ft59.74 lbf⋅ft81 N⋅m
Replace nut.
Screw 5	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m

expand_moreScrew 6


First stage	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Replace nut.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Screw 7	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nut.

expand_moreScrew 8


First stage	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Replace nut.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrew 2 (M12, class 10.9)


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nut.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Replace nut.

expand_moreScrew 2 (M12, class 8.8)


First stage	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Replace nut.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Replace nut.


Nut 3	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nut.
Nut 7	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
Replace nut.

Screw 1	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
See figure 1.

expand_moreScrew 4


First stage	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Screw 5	59.74 lbf⋅ft59.74 lbf⋅ft81 N⋅m
Replace nut.
Screw 6	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

expand_moreFront suspension cross-brace

expand_moreM10


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreM12


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	100°100°100°

expand_moreLower front transverse control arm

expand_moreAt the subframe (M12, class 10.9)


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAt the subframe (M12, class 8.8)


First stage	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm

expand_more320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2008.7–2011.12)

expand_moreAt the subframe (M12)


First stage	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)

expand_moreAt the subframe (M12)


First stage	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)

expand_moreAt the subframe (M12)


First stage	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the subframe (M12, class 10.9)


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAt the subframe (M12, class 8.8)


First stage	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreM12


Wheel bearing unit	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_moreWheels and tires

expand_moreWheel attachment

expand_more323 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2008.3–2011.12)


M12 × 1,5 screws	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 208 HP engine (2006.1–2011.12)


M12 × 1,5 screws	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m


All other modifications	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

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 Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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