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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
expand_moreBleed valve
Code range 11 mm 8.8511.8 lbf⋅ft
Code range 7 mm 2.583.69 lbf⋅ft
Code range 9 mm 5.168.11 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Clean the components and do not grease.
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake disc 11.8 lbf⋅ft
Wheel speed sensor 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
Steering gear 30.98 lbf⋅ft
Track rod end on stub axle 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Track rod end on track rod 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 47.2 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSuspension strut
Lower mounting 59.74 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
On chassis 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
Central nuts 309.78 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Figure 1. Wheel suspension, Front axle suspension.
Figure 1. Wheel suspension, Front axle suspension.
1 66.38 lbf⋅ft
See figure 1.
2 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
3 43.52 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreTransverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe
Front 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSupport at the subframe
Rear 43.52 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
On stub axle 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
Central nuts 213.89 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreTire pressure sensors
Torx screws 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Replace the screw.
Union nuts 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Wheel attachment 81.1395.88 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2002 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 2002 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 Fourth generation LCI model years

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