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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
Central nuts 309.78 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePropeller shaft
expand_moreM10 screws (class 10.9)
Screws 47.2 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM10 ZNS screws (class 10.9)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM10 screws (class 8.8)
Screws 35.4 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreZNS screws (M12, class 10.9)
First stage 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 90°
M12 screws (class 8.8) 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreZNS screws (M12, class 8.8)
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreM10 silver screws with ribbing
Torx screws 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
M27 221.27 lbf⋅ft
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
expand_moreSilver screws with ribbing M8 × 40
Torx screws 38.35 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreBlack screws with ribbing (M12 × 50, class 10.9)
Torx screws 99.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle
expand_moreM8
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 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⋅ft
M8 screws (class 8.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
M8 screws (class 8.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Use new screws.
M8 screws (class 8.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
expand_moreClass 8.8 screws
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
expand_moreClass 10.9
M8 25.08 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreClass 8.8 screws
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM8 screws (class 10.9)
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Clutch slave cylinder 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRelease bearing guide sleeve
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 × 22 screws 13.28 lbf⋅ft
M8 × 30 screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDifferential
expand_moreDifferential cover
188L axis 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Differential oil control screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug
Front axle 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle differential
On engine sump 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle differential
expand_moreAt the axle support
M12 73.76 lbf⋅ft
M14 121.7 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle differential oil control screws
188L axis 44.25 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Torx screws 31.72 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM12
Hexagon head screws 54.58 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM6
Hexagon head screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
Hexagon head screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Torx screws 31.72 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM12
Hexagon head screws 54.58 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM6
Hexagon head screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
Hexagon head screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Second stage 90110°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 180200°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)
First stage 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90110°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M12 × 91)
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 130°
expand_moreM10
Hexagon head screws 36.14 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 31.72 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM12
Hexagon head screws 54.58 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM6
Hexagon head screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
Hexagon head screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90110°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180200°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)
First stage 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90110°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M12 × 91)
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 130°
expand_moreM10
Hexagon head screws 36.14 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 31.72 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM12
Hexagon head screws 54.58 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM6
Hexagon head screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
Hexagon head screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM10
Torx screws 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM12
Torx screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
M6 6.64 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTorque converter
M10 screws (class 10.9) 41.3 lbf⋅ft
M10 screws (class 8.8) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws
M22 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug
M22 44.25 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Sheet-steel sump 8.85 lbf⋅ft
GS6-37DZ gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Sheet-steel sump 8.85 lbf⋅ft
GS6-53DZ gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Sheet-steel sump 8.85 lbf⋅ft
GS6-53DZ gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Sheet-steel sump 8.85 lbf⋅ft
GS6-53DZ gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Sheet-steel sump 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M12 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M18 25.81 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
GS6-37DZ gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
expand_more540 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox
GA6HP32Z gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_more545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox
GA6HP32Z gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox
M18 25.81 lbf⋅ft
GS6-53DZ gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGearbox oil sump
expand_moreAll other modifications
GA6HP26Z gearbox 7.38 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
M8 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_more525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 161 HP engine (2004.12–2010.3)
expand_moreOn chassis
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
expand_moreOn chassis
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_more530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_more530 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
M12 50.15 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
540 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3) 14.01 lbf⋅ft
545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3) 14.01 lbf⋅ft
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3) 14.01 lbf⋅ft
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3) 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10 30.98 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the crossmember
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 28.03 lbf⋅ft

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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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.

BMW 5 Series Sedan Fifth generation model years

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