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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
expand_moreBleed valve
Code range 11 mm 8.8511.8 lbf⋅ft
Code range 7 mm 2.953.69 lbf⋅ft
Code range 9 mm 5.168.11 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBrake hose
M10 17.7 lbf⋅ft
Brake line 11.8 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle brake caliper
Guide screws 18.4422.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws.
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws
Front axle brake disc 11.8 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Wheel speed sensor 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
expand_moreLower steering column joint
expand_more525 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
At the steering gear 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Clean thread and use new screws.
expand_more525 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
At the steering gear 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Clean thread and use new screws.
expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
At the steering gear 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Clean thread and use new screws.
All other modifications 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Clean thread and use new screws.
expand_morePressure line at steering gear
expand_moreBanjo screws
M14 24.34 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
M16 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Socket unions 26.55 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreReturn line to steering gear
expand_moreBanjo screws
M14 24.34 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
M16 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Socket unions 26.55 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Steering column 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSteering gear
expand_more525 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
M12 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws and nuts.
expand_more525 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
M12 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws and nuts.
expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
M12 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws and nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 41.3 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 90°
Steering wheel 45.73 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
525 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
525 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
525 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
525 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
530 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 232 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
530 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 232 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
530 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
530 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3) 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
All other modifications 121.7 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Track rod end on track rod 37.62 lbf⋅ft
Track rod on steering gear 81.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 47.2 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSuspension strut
expand_more525 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
On chassis 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
On stub axle 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws and nuts.
expand_more525 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
On chassis 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
On stub axle 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws and nuts.
expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
On chassis 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
On stub axle 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws and nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
On chassis 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
On stub axle 59.74 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
Central nuts 309.78 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stub axle
expand_more520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
At the bracket 47.94 lbf⋅ft
On stub axle 43.52 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2006.4–2009.12)
At the bracket 47.94 lbf⋅ft
On stub axle 43.52 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2006.12–2010.3)
At the bracket 47.94 lbf⋅ft
On stub axle 43.52 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.3)
At the bracket 47.94 lbf⋅ft
On stub axle 43.52 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
At the bracket 47.94 lbf⋅ft
On stub axle 43.52 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
All other modifications 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe 22.86 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle
expand_more525 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
expand_moreM10
Screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreM14
Nuts 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_more525 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
expand_moreM10
Screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreM14
Nuts 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
expand_moreM10
Screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreM14
Nuts 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM14
Nuts 121.7 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm
expand_moreM14
Nuts 121.7 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Front suspension cross-brace 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 90°
On stub axle 121.7 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
expand_more525 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 75105°
On stub axle 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_more525 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 75105°
On stub axle 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 75105°
On stub axle 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 75105°
On stub axle 121.7 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
Wheel bearing unit 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreWheel attachment
M12 81.1395.88 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 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 2008 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 LCI model years

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