1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger


On exhaust manifold	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Use hot screw paste


Turbocharger oil feed line	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-4 1.9 L M43 B19 (194E1) 117 HP


M7	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-4 1.9 L M43 B19 (194E1) 114 HP

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, BMW gasoline straight-4 1.9 L M43 B19 (194E1) 114 HP.


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-4 1.9 L M43 B19 (194E1) 117 HP


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screws, and oil the screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S4) 148 HP

expand_moreAluminium engine block

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S4) 148 HP, Aluminium engine block.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new screws, and oil the screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreGrey cast-iron engine block


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screws, and oil the screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
See figure 3.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreValve cover


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil.
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Third stage	70°70°70°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


BMW gasoline straight-4 1.9 L M43 B19 (194E1) 114 HP	243.4 lbf⋅ft243.4 lbf⋅ft330 N⋅m
Use new screw.
BMW gasoline straight-4 1.9 L M43 B19 (194E1) 117 HP	243.4 lbf⋅ft243.4 lbf⋅ft330 N⋅m
Replace bolt.

expand_moreBMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L M47 D20 (204D1) 134 HP


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	30°30°30°


All other modifications	302.4 lbf⋅ft302.4 lbf⋅ft410 N⋅m
Replace bolt.


Crankshaft pulley	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Drive plate	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreFlywheel


BMW gasoline straight-4 1.9 L M43 B19 (194E1) 114 HP	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.
BMW gasoline straight-4 1.9 L M43 B19 (194E1) 117 HP	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All other modifications	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-4 1.9 L M43 B19 (194E1) 114 HP


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws, wash and slightly oil.
Second stage	50°50°50°

expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S4) 148 HP

expand_moreAluminium engine block


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	70°70°70°

expand_moreGrey cast-iron engine block


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	50°50°50°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Clean and lubricate the screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreVibration damper

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail


M6	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
M7	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain slip rail


M16 × 1,5 screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioner


M22 × 1,5 screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear

expand_more316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP engine (1998.9–2005.2)


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_more318 i with gasoline straight-4 1.9 L 117 HP engine (1998.2–2001.9)


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCentral part of control unit housing

expand_moreM57 engine M30 × 1 screws


Locking screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine code M57 D30 TU (M40 × 1,5)


Locking screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreChain tensioner

expand_more320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (1998.4–2001.9)


Cap	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Chain tensioner	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


All other modifications	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreChain tensioner locking screws


M30 × 1 screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
M40 × 1,5 screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel

expand_moreBMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L M47 D20 (204D1) 134 HP


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	35°35°35°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel

expand_moreBMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L M47 D20 (204D1) 134 HP


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	35°35°35°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTension rail bearing screws


M16 × 1,5 screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace the bolt

expand_moreTiming case cover

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Oil filter housing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


BMW gasoline straight-4 1.9 L M43 B19 (194E1) 117 HP	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6 screws (class 10.9)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
M6 8.8	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S4) 148 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M52 B25 (256S4) 168 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.8 L M52 B28 (286S2) 190 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


BMW gasoline straight-4 1.9 L M43 B19 (194E1) 117 HP	14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft20–26 N⋅m
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S4) 148 HP	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M52 B25 (256S4) 168 HP	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.8 L M52 B28 (286S2) 190 HP	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M12	14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft20–26 N⋅m
M14	19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft27–33 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 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.

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1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan generations

In 1998 BMW offered 2 generations of the 3 Series Sedan. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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