2012 BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake


Parking brake servomotor	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace bolts.

expand_moreRear axle bleeder valve

expand_moreBMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM


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_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP


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_moreRear axle brake caliper


Code range 13 mm	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreRear axle brake caliper mounting support

expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws


Screws	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle brake disc


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

expand_moreRear axle brake hose

expand_moreBMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM


At the brake caliper	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP


Banjo screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.


Rear axle brake line	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Rear axle wheel speed sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle steering

expand_moreRear axle track rod

expand_moreBMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM

expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal


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

expand_moreBearing pedestal


At the axle support	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP


At the axle support	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.


On stub axle	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber piston rod


M12	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreRear axle suspension strut

expand_moreBMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM

expand_moreOn stub axle


M16	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP

expand_moreOn stub axle


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


On chassis	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension

expand_moreRear axle carrier

expand_moreOn chassis


M14	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis (M10)


First stage	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreRear axle carrier stiffening plate


M10	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreBMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM

expand_moreM27 central nuts


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP

expand_moreM16 central screws


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	155°155°155°

expand_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting


BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP

expand_moreAt the axle support


M10	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the axle control arm

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer

expand_moreM 550 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2012.1–)


M10	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreRear axle wishbone connecting strut

expand_moreAt the transverse control arm (M14)


First stage	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreOn stub axle


M12	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm lower

expand_moreBMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM

expand_moreAt the axle support on the front side


First stage	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP

expand_moreAt the axle support


Front	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreAt the axle support


Rear	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreOn stub axle


M16	195.45 lbf⋅ft195.45 lbf⋅ft265 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreTrack control arm upper


At the axle support	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreM12


Wheel bearing unit	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.

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 2012 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.

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