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 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.3)
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_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_more523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
M8 screws (class 10.9)
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Use new screws.
M8 screws (class 8.8)
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws.
expand_more540 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
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_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 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.3)
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_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_more523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
90–110°90–110°90–110°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
180–200°180–200°180–200°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)
First stage
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Second stage
90–110°90–110°90–110°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M12 × 91)
First stage
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage
130°130°130°
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_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90–110°90–110°90–110°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180–200°180–200°180–200°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)
First stage
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90–110°90–110°90–110°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M12 × 91)
First stage
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
130°130°130°
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_more520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.3)
expand_moreGA6HP19Z 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
GS6-37DZ gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
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_more530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
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 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.3)
GA6HP19Z gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
GS6-37DZ gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
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_more523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
GA6HP19Z gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
expand_moreGA6HP19Z and GA6HP26Z gearboxes
GA6HP32Z 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_more540 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox
GA6HP32Z gearbox
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_more523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
M10
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
M8
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
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
expand_more530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
M8
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
expand_more530 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
M12
50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
M8
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
540 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
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
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
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 2005 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.
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 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 2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.