2016 BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing

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

expand_moreOn engine sump


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

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

expand_moreM16 central screws


First stage	154.89 lbf⋅ft154.89 lbf⋅ft210 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


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

expand_morePropeller shaft

expand_moreScrews (M10)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


Screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 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_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 567 HP

expand_moreM16 central screws


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

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle

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

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

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

expand_moreInsert nuts


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace nuts and let cure for 2 hours.
Second stage	90° detach.
Third stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews (M12 10.9)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential cover

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


M12	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP

expand_moreOil sump


220M axis	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 567 HP

expand_moreOil sump


220M axis	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle differential

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

expand_moreOn engine sump


M12	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle differential oil drain plug

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


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreFront axle differential oil filler plug

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


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreRear axle differential

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

expand_moreAt the axle support


M14	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAt the axle support (M12)


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

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP

expand_moreFront


At the bracket	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreRear


At the bracket	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 567 HP

expand_moreFront


At the bracket	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreRear


At the bracket	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreRear axle differential bracket

expand_moreAt the axle support


M14	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAt the axle support (M12)


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

expand_moreAt the differential on the front side


220M axis	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAt the differential on the rear side


220M axis	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential oil drain plug


M22	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreRear axle differential oil filler screws

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


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP


M22	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 567 HP


M22	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

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

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox M10 screws


Torx screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox M12 screws


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

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox M6 screws


Torx screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox M8 screws


Torx screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP

expand_moreM10


Torx steel screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM8 × 50 screws


Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 567 HP

expand_moreM10


Torx steel screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM8 × 50 screws


Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter


M 550 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2012.1–)	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws

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


ATC350 transfer case	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
ATC35L transfer case	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

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


GA8HP70Z gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP


GS7D36SG gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 567 HP


GS7D36SG gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

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


GA8HP70Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP


GS7D36SG gearbox	16.23–20.65 lbf⋅ft16.23–20.65 lbf⋅ft22–28 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 567 HP


GS7D36SG gearbox	16.23–20.65 lbf⋅ft16.23–20.65 lbf⋅ft22–28 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

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

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox


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

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP


GS7D36SG gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 567 HP


GS7D36SG gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

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


At the gearbox bracket	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
On chassis	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 567 HP

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


M8	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


M 550 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2012.1–)	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 2016 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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