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_moreBlack screws with ribbing (M12 × 50, class 10.9)
Torx screws
99.57 lbf⋅ft99.57 lbf⋅ft135 N⋅m
Use new screws.
expand_moreClutch
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
expand_moreM5 with gasoline V8 4.9 L 394 HP engine (1998.10–2003.6)
M8 screws (class 10.9)
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
M8 screws (class 8.8)
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
A4S 270R gearbox
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Gearbox A4S 310R
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
A5S 300J gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
A5S 310Z gearbox
11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
expand_moreS5D 200G, S5D 250G, and S5D 310Z gearboxes
S5D 320Z gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S6S 420G gearbox
38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
A4S 270R gearbox
24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
Gearbox A4S 310R
24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
A5S 300J gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
A5S 310Z gearbox
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
expand_moreS5D 200G, S5D 250G, and S5D 310Z gearboxes
S5D 320Z gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S6S 420G gearbox
38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2002 BMW 5 Series M5 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.
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 5 Series M5 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 5 Series M5 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan Fourth generation LCI model years