2009 BMW 3 Series Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

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.


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft

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


Insert nuts	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace nuts and let cure for 2 hours.

expand_moreM10 screws (class 10.9)


Screws	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 ZNS screws (class 10.9)


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreM10 screws (class 8.8)


Screws	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreZNS screws (M12, class 10.9)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

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


Insert nuts	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace nuts and let cure for 2 hours.

expand_moreM10 screws (class 10.9)


Screws	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 ZNS screws (class 10.9)


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreM10 screws (class 8.8)


Screws	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreZNS screws (M12, class 10.9)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


Insert nuts	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace nuts and let cure for 2 hours.

expand_moreM10 screws (class 10.9)


Screws	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 ZNS screws (class 10.9)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM10 screws (class 8.8)


Screws	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreZNS screws (M12, class 10.9)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM10 screws with ribbing


Torx screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreM12 screws with ribbing


Torx screws	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreM24 central nuts


First stage	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreM27


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

expand_moreM8 screws with ribbing


Torx screws	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle

expand_moreM8


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft rear axle

expand_moreM10 screws (class 10.9)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12 screws (class 10.9)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch master cylinder


316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

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


At the bearing pedestal	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
With shoulder screws	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the bearing pedestal	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_more316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2006.2–2011.12)


M8 screws (class 10.9)	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Use new screws.
M8 screws (class 8.8)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_more316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	85–95°85–95°85–95°

expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.7–2011.12)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	85–95°85–95°85–95°

expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	85–95°85–95°85–95°

expand_more318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)


M8 screws (class 10.9)	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Use new screws.
M8 screws (class 8.8)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_more320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)


M8 screws (class 10.9)	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Use new screws.
M8 screws (class 8.8)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws.

expand_more320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2011.12)

expand_moreM8 screws (class 10.9)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	85–95°85–95°85–95°

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

expand_moreClass 10.9


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

expand_moreClass 8.8 screws


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more323 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2006.4–2011.12)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	85–95°85–95°85–95°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM8 screws (class 10.9)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
The ZNS screws must be replaced
Second stage	85–95°85–95°85–95°
Otherwise	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Use new screws.


M8 screws (class 8.8)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws.


Clutch slave cylinder	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreFront axle differential


On engine sump	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m


Front axle differential oil drain plug	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Front axle differential oil filler plug	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential

expand_moreAt the axle support


M12	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
M14	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Rear axle differential oil filler screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreBack-up lamp switch


M12	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

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

expand_moreM10


Steel screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Steel screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Steel screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

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

expand_moreM10


Steel screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Steel screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Steel screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more323 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2006.4–2011.12)

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	180–200°180–200°180–200°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreSecond stage


First step	130°130°130°
Second step	20°20°20°

expand_moreM10


Steel screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Steel screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

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

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	180–200°180–200°180–200°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	130–150°130–150°130–150°

expand_moreM10


Steel screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Steel screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

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

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	180–200°180–200°180–200°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	130–150°130–150°130–150°

expand_moreM10


Steel screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Steel screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

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

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	180–200°180–200°180–200°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreSecond stage


First step	130°130°130°
Second step	20°20°20°

expand_moreM10


Steel screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Steel screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	180–200°180–200°180–200°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreSecond stage


First step	130°130°130°
Second step	20°20°20°

expand_moreM10


Steel screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Steel screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more325 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12)

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	180–200°180–200°180–200°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreSecond stage


First step	130°130°130°
Second step	20°20°20°

expand_moreM10


Steel screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Steel screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Steel screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

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

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	180–200°180–200°180–200°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreSecond stage


First step	130°130°130°
Second step	20°20°20°

expand_moreM10


Steel screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Steel screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Steel screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	180–200°180–200°180–200°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreSecond stage


First step	130°130°130°
Second step	20°20°20°

expand_moreM10


Steel screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Steel screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Steel screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more330 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 241 HP engine (2009.1–2011.12)

expand_moreM10


Steel screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Steel screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Steel screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)

expand_moreM10


Steel screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Steel screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Steel screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more335 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 295 HP engine (2006.10–2011.12)

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180–200°180–200°180–200°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	130°130°130°

expand_moreM10


Torx steel screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

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

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	180–200°180–200°180–200°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	130°130°130°

expand_moreM10


Torx screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM10


Screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6

Figure 1. Gearbox, Gearbox flange connection at engine, All other modifications, M6.


Screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Torx screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug

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


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

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


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

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


ATC300 transfer case	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

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


ATC300 transfer case	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


All other modifications	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws

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


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

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


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

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


ATC300 transfer case	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

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


ATC300 transfer case	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


All other modifications	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2006.2–2011.12)


GS6-17BG gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)


GS6-17BG gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.7–2011.12)


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
With light-alloy oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
With light-alloy oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

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

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
With light-alloy oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-53BZ/DZ gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


S5D 200G gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S5D 250G gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S5D 310Z gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S5D 320Z gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S6S 420G gearbox	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
S6S 560G gearbox	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_more320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
With light-alloy oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


GA6L45R gearbox	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

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

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

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

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)

expand_moreGS6-17BG, GS6-17DG, GS6-37DZ, GS6-37BZ, GS6-53BZ, and GS6-53DZ 6-speed gearboxes


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 241 HP engine (2009.1–2011.12)

expand_moreS5D 200G, S5D 250G, S5D 310Z 5-speed gearboxes


S5D 320Z gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG and GS6-17DG 6-speed gearboxes


M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG, GS6-17DG, GS6-37DZ, and GS6-37DZBZ 6-speed gearboxes


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37DZ, GS6-37BZ, GS6-53BZ, and GS6-53DZ 6-speed gearboxes


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreS6S 420G 6-speed gearbox


S6S 560G gearbox	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_moreGA6HP26Z and GA6HP32Z automatic 6-gear gearboxes (M10 × 1)


With light-alloy oil sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGA6HP26Z and GA6HP32Z automatic 6-gear gearboxes plastic oil sump


M16 × 1,5 screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more335 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.9–2011.12)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
With light-alloy oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

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

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Sheet-steel sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m


GS6X-45BZ gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
GS6X-53BZ gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

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

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Sheet-steel sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m


GS6X-45BZ gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
GS6X-53BZ gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
With light-alloy oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG and GS6-37DZ/BZ gearboxes


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ and GS6-53BZ/DZ gearboxes


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreS5D 200G, S5D 250G, and S5D 310Z gearboxes


S5D 320Z gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreS6S 420G gearbox


S6S 560G gearbox	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2006.2–2011.12)


GS6-17BG gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic 6-gear gearbox


GA6L45R gearbox	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)


GS6-17BG gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic 6-gear gearbox


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.7–2011.12)


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic 6-gear gearbox


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic 6-gear gearbox


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

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


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-53BZ/DZ gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


S5D 200G gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S5D 250G gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S5D 310Z gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S5D 320Z gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S6S 420G gearbox	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
S6S 560G gearbox	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_more320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
GA6L45R gearbox	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more320 si with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 170 HP engine (2006.5–2011.12)


GS6-17BG gearbox	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

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

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

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

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)

expand_moreGS6-17BG, GS6-17DG, GS6-37DZ, GS6-37BZ, GS6-53BZ, and GS6-53DZ 6-speed gearboxes


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGA6HP26Z and GA6HP32Z automatic 6-gear gearboxes


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 241 HP engine (2009.1–2011.12)

expand_moreS5D 200G, S5D 250G, S5D 310Z 5-speed gearboxes


S5D 320Z gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG and GS6-17DG 6-speed gearboxes


M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG, GS6-17DG, GS6-37DZ, and GS6-37DZBZ 6-speed gearboxes


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37DZ, GS6-37BZ, GS6-53BZ, and GS6-53DZ 6-speed gearboxes


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreS6S 420G 6-speed gearbox


S6S 560G gearbox	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_moreGA6HP26Z and GA6HP32Z automatic 6-gear gearboxes


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
M30	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more335 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.9–2011.12)


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

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


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
GS6X-45BZ gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
GS6X-53BZ gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

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


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
GS6X-45BZ gearbox	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
GS6X-53BZ gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG and GS6-37DZ/BZ gearboxes


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ and GS6-53BZ/DZ gearboxes


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreS5D 200G, S5D 250G, and S5D 310Z gearboxes


S5D 320Z gearbox	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreS6S 420G gearbox


S6S 560G gearbox	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump


GA6HP19Z gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

expand_more316 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2009.7–2011.12)

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.7–2011.12)

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

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


At the gearbox	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
On chassis	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

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


At the gearbox	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
On chassis	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more325 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2006.9–2011.12)

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more325 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12)

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn rubber mount


M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

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

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn rubber mount


M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn rubber mount


M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_more330 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 241 HP engine (2009.1–2011.12)

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn rubber mount


M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_more335 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 295 HP engine (2006.10–2011.12)

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

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


At the gearbox bracket	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
On chassis	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

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


At the gearbox bracket	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
On chassis	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
M12	53.84 lbf⋅ft53.84 lbf⋅ft73 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M10	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case


Transfer box onto transmission flange connection	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

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.

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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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.

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2009 BMW 3 Series Sedan Fifth generation LCI Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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BMW 3 Series Sedan Fifth generation LCI model years

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