2011 BMW 3 Series Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing

expand_moreOn engine sump


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreM16 central screws


First stage	154.89 lbf⋅ft154.89 lbf⋅ft210 N⋅m
Replace collar screw and pressure spring.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreGearbox drive shaft transfer case

expand_moreFront


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


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

expand_morePropeller shaft


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

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_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreM24


First stage	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle

expand_moreM8


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

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft rear axle


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

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


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

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_moreM8 screws (class 10.9)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreFront axle differential


On engine sump	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m


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

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 181 HP engine (2011.10–2015.7)


M12	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more320 i xDrive with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.11–)

expand_moreM10 × 85 screws


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


M12	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2011.10–)

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	130°130°130°


M10	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 322 HP engine (2011.10–2013.7)

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	130°130°130°


M10	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAluminium screws

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreM10


Screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter


320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2011.10–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2011.10–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.10–2015.7)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.10–2015.7)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
325 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP engine (2011.10–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
325 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 215 HP engine (2011.10–)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All other modifications	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more328 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 241 HP engine (2011.10–)


GA8HP45Z gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


GA8HP45Z gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
GS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more328 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 241 HP engine (2011.10–)


GA8HP45Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2011.10–)


GA8HP45Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 322 HP engine (2011.10–2013.7)


GA8HP45Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications


GA8HP45Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
GS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

expand_more320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.10–2015.7)


M10	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more320 i xDrive with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.11–)


M10	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more325 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP engine (2011.10–)

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Otherwise	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m


On chassis	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 322 HP engine (2011.10–2013.7)


M10	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_more320 i xDrive with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.11–)

expand_moreAt the crossmember


M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_more335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 322 HP engine (2011.10–2013.7)

expand_moreAt the crossmember


M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Screws at the gearbox bracket	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
At the crossmember	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection


M10	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 2011 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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2011 BMW 3 Series Sedan generations

In 2011 BMW offered 2 generations of the 3 Series Sedan. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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