Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
M27
221.27 lbf⋅ft221.27 lbf⋅ft300 N⋅m
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
expand_moreBlack screws with ribbing M8 × 40
Torx screws
47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreSilver screws with ribbing M8 × 40
Torx screws
38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreSilver screws with ribbing (M10 × 23, class 10.9)
Torx screws
62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle
expand_moreM10 screws (class 10.9)
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreM10 × 1,5 screws (class 10.9)
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft rear axle
expand_moreM12 screws (class 10.9)
First stage
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreClutch
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Clutch slave cylinder
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM10
Screws
36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx screws
28.03–31.72 lbf⋅ft28.03–31.72 lbf⋅ft38–43 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
Screws
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
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
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_more320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1999.10–2000.9)
A4S 270R gearbox
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gearbox A4S 310R
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
S5D 200G and S5D 250G gearboxes
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
A4S 270R gearbox
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gearbox A4S 310R
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ gearbox
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
S5D 200G, S5D 250G, S5D 310Z, and S5D 320Z gearboxes
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S6S 420G and S6S 560G gearboxes
38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_more320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1999.10–2000.9)
A4S 270R gearbox
24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
Gearbox A4S 310R
24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
S5D 200G and S5D 250G gearboxes
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
A4S 270R gearbox
24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
Gearbox A4S 310R
24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ gearbox
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
S5D 200G, S5D 250G, S5D 310Z, and S5D 320Z gearboxes
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S6S 420G and S6S 560G gearboxes
38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox cross support
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
M8
14.01–15.49 lbf⋅ft14.01–15.49 lbf⋅ft19–21 N⋅m
expand_moreOn chassis
M10
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
M12
53.84 lbf⋅ft53.84 lbf⋅ft73 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 1999 BMW 3 Series Touring 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.
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 Touring 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 1999 BMW 3 Series Touring you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1999 BMW 3 Series Touring generations
In 1999 BMW offered 2 generations of the 3 Series Touring. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.