2004 BMW 5 Series Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


Central nuts	309.78 lbf⋅ft309.78 lbf⋅ft420 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


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

expand_morePropeller shaft

expand_moreM10 screws (class 10.9)


Screws	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 ZNS screws (class 10.9)


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

expand_moreM10 screws (class 8.8)


Screws	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreZNS screws (M12, class 10.9)


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


M12 screws (class 8.8)	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreZNS screws (M12, class 8.8)


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreM10 silver screws with ribbing


Torx screws	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.


M27	221.27 lbf⋅ft221.27 lbf⋅ft300 N⋅m
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.

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
Replace screws.

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle

expand_moreM8


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)


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_more545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)

expand_moreClass 10.9


M8	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m

expand_moreClass 8.8 screws


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM8 screws (class 10.9)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Clutch slave cylinder	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8 × 22 screws	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
M8 × 30 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential cover


188L axis	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m


Differential oil control screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug


Front axle	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle differential


On engine sump	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential

expand_moreAt the axle support


M12	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
M14	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential oil control screws


188L axis	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)

expand_moreM10


Hexagon head screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Hexagon head screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


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

expand_moreM8


Hexagon head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM10


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

expand_moreM12


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


M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter


M10 screws (class 10.9)	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
M10 screws (class 8.8)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 161 HP engine (2004.12–2010.3)

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Sheet-steel sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m


GS6-53DZ gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Sheet-steel sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m


GS6-53DZ gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more535 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2004.9–2010.3)

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Sheet-steel sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more535 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2004.9–2010.3)

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox


M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox


GA6HP32Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox


M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


GS6-53DZ gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_moreAll other modifications


GA6HP26Z gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

expand_more525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 161 HP engine (2004.12–2010.3)

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m


545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
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_moreAt the crossmember


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 BMW 5 Series 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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