2007 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 master cylinder

expand_more525 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)


At the bearing pedestal	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

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 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2010.3)


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
Replace screws.

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2006.4–2009.12)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	85–95°85–95°85–95°

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2006.12–2010.3)


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

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.3)


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

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_more523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)


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 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2010.3)

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-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2006.4–2009.12)

expand_moreM10


Torx screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreM6


Hexagon head screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2006.12–2010.3)

expand_moreM10


Torx screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreM6


Hexagon head screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.3)

expand_moreM10


Torx screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreM6


Hexagon head screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 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_more523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)

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_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)

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_more520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2010.3)

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_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2006.4–2009.12)

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

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2006.12–2010.3)

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

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.3)

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

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

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_more525 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)

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_more535 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.1–2010.3)

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 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2010.3)


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-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2006.4–2009.12)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2006.12–2010.3)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.3)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M18 × 1,5 screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

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_more523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)


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_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)

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_more535 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.1–2010.3)

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_moreBMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N46 B20 B 154 HP


GA6HP19Z gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N43 B20 A 161 HP


GA6HP19Z gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N43 B20 A 168 HP


GA6HP19Z gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2006.4–2009.12)


Screws at the gearbox bracket	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
On chassis	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2006.12–2010.3)


Screws at the gearbox bracket	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
On chassis	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.3)


Screws at the gearbox bracket	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
On chassis	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)


M10	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
M8	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_more523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)


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_more525 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)


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

expand_more530 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)


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_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2006.4–2009.12)


At the gearbox	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2006.12–2010.3)


At the gearbox	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.3)


At the gearbox	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

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 2007 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.

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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 2007 BMW 5 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2007 BMW 5 Series Sedan generations

In 2007 BMW offered 2 generations of the 5 Series Sedan. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Fifth generation LCI

E60

2007 BMW 5 Series Sedan Fifth generation Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Conquer your fears and never give up!

2007 BMW 5 Series Sedan generations

Fifth generation LCI

BMW 5 Series Sedan Fifth generation model years

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