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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
expand_moreBleed valve
Code range 11 mm 8.8513.28 lbf⋅ft
Code range 9 mm 5.168.11 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBrake hose
At the brake caliper 16.2319.18 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBrake line
Socket unions 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle brake caliper
expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws
With parking brake caliper 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws.
expand_moreHexagon head screws
With parking brake caliper 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws.
expand_moreHexagon head screws
With handbrake caliper 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws.
expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
expand_moreM12 × 1,5 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
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint 15.49 lbf⋅ft
Clean thread, use new screws and do not retighten screws any further.
expand_morePressure line at steering gear
M14 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreReturn line to steering gear
M16 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSteering gear
expand_moreM10
First stage 41.3 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreSteering gear heat protection plate
M6 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSteering wheel
M14 46.47 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Replace nuts.
320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
325 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
330 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 241 HP engine (2009.1–2011.12) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
330 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
335 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
335 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
All other modifications 121.7 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreTrack rod end on track rod
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreTrack rod on steering gear
Manufacturer TRW 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Manufacturer ZF 81.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreSuspension strut bearing pedestal
M8 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreShock-absorber piston rod
M12 47.2 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreOn stub axle
M12 59.74 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis, on chassis
M8 25.08 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreOn stub axle
M12 59.74 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis, on chassis
M8 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOn chassis
M8 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreOn stub axle
M12 59.74 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreM27
Central nuts 309.78 lbf⋅ft
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
M10 42.78 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at suspension strut
M10 42.78 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_more320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)
M10 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
M10 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_more330 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 241 HP engine (2009.1–2011.12)
M10 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreAll other modifications
M8 15.49 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Use a new screw and re-tap the thread.
expand_moreM14
Nuts 59 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Use a new screw and re-tap the thread.
expand_moreM14
Nuts 59 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Use a new screw and re-tap the thread.
expand_moreM14
Nuts 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_more330 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 241 HP engine (2009.1–2011.12)
expand_moreM10
Screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use a new screw and re-tap the thread.
expand_moreM14
Nuts 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM14
Nuts 129.07 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm
expand_moreM14
Nuts 59 lbf⋅ft
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).
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⋅ft
See figure 1.
Screw 2 47.2 lbf⋅ft
Screw 3 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Screw 4 59.74 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
Screw 5 42.78 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrew 6
First stage 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
Second stage 90°
Screw 7 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
expand_moreScrew 8
First stage 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
Second stage 90°
expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
Screw 1 79.66 lbf⋅ft
See figure 1.
Screw 2 47.2 lbf⋅ft
Screw 3 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Screw 4 59.74 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
Screw 5 42.78 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrew 6
First stage 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
Second stage 90°
Screw 7 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
expand_moreScrew 8
First stage 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreScrew 2 (M12, class 10.9)
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
Second stage 90°
Replace nut.
expand_moreScrew 2 (M12, class 8.8)
First stage 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
Second stage 90°
Replace nut.
Nut 3 121.7 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
Nut 7 42.78 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
Screw 1 79.66 lbf⋅ft
See figure 1.
expand_moreScrew 4
First stage 41.3 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
Screw 5 59.74 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
Screw 6 81.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront suspension cross-brace
expand_moreM10
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 60°
expand_moreM12
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 100°
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe (M12, class 10.9)
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAt the subframe (M12, class 8.8)
First stage 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 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⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 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⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 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⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_more330 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 241 HP engine (2009.1–2011.12)
expand_moreAt the subframe (M12)
First stage 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the subframe (M12, class 10.9)
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAt the subframe (M12, class 8.8)
First stage 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreM12
Wheel bearing unit 81.13 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 208 HP engine (2006.1–2011.12)
M12 × 1,5 screws 88.51 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 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 2009 BMW 3 Series 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 3 Series Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2009 BMW 3 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

BMW 3 Series Sedan Fifth generation LCI model years

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