2011 BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBleed valve


Code range 11 mm	8.85–13.28 lbf⋅ft8.85–13.28 lbf⋅ft12–18 N⋅m
Code range 9 mm	6.64–8.11 lbf⋅ft6.64–8.11 lbf⋅ft9–11 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake line


At the brake hose	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP

expand_moreM12


Stud screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace the stud bolt.

expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws


Nuts	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP

expand_moreOn stub axle (M12 × 1,5)


Stud screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Clean thread and use new screws.

expand_moreFront axle brake disc


M8	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreWheel speed sensor


BMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering

expand_moreLower steering column joint


At the steering gear	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Clean thread, use new screws and do not retighten screws any further.

expand_morePressure line at steering gear

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP


M8	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreReturn line to steering gear


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Steering column	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreSteering gear

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP

expand_moreAt the subframe (M12)


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Steering wheel	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle


M14	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Track rod end on track rod	37.62 lbf⋅ft37.62 lbf⋅ft51 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_moreShock-absorber piston rod

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP


M14	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP

expand_moreAt the transverse control arm (M14)


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreAt the transverse control arm (M14)


Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser

expand_moreM12


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreStabiliser mounting at suspension strut

expand_moreM12


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe

expand_moreM12


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	105°105°105°

expand_moreSupport joint bottom down on the stub axle

expand_moreM16


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Support joint top up on the stub axle	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreUpper transverse control arm

expand_moreOn chassis


M10	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreFront suspension cross-brace


M10 × 25 screws	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 × 47 screws


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreLower front transverse control arm

expand_moreAt the subframe (M14)


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm

expand_moreAt the subframe (M14)


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreM12 × 1,25 screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheels and tires

expand_moreTire pressure sensors


Union nuts	2.58 lbf⋅ft2.58 lbf⋅ft3.5 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel attachment


M14	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 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 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.

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