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⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
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⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
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⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Clean thread and use new screws.
All other modifications
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Clean thread and use new screws.
expand_morePressure line at steering gear
expand_moreBanjo screws
M14
24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
M16
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Socket unions
26.55 lbf⋅ft26.55 lbf⋅ft36 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreReturn line to steering gear
expand_moreBanjo screws
M14
24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
M16
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Socket unions
26.55 lbf⋅ft26.55 lbf⋅ft36 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Steering column
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
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⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
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⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
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⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Steering wheel
45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
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⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
525 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
525 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
525 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
530 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 232 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
530 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 232 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
530 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
530 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All other modifications
121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Track rod end on track rod
37.62 lbf⋅ft37.62 lbf⋅ft51 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod
47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
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⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
On stub axle
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
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⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
On stub axle
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
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⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
On stub axle
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
On chassis
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
On stub axle
59.74 lbf⋅ft59.74 lbf⋅ft81 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
Central nuts
309.78 lbf⋅ft309.78 lbf⋅ft420 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
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⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
On stub axle
43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
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⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
On stub axle
43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
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⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
On stub axle
43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
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⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
On stub axle
43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
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⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
On stub axle
43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All other modifications
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe
22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
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⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreM14
Nuts
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
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⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreM14
Nuts
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
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⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreM14
Nuts
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM14
Nuts
121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm
expand_moreM14
Nuts
121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Front suspension cross-brace
19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Use new screws.
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
On stub axle
121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
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⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
75–105°75–105°75–105°
On stub axle
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
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⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
75–105°75–105°75–105°
On stub axle
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
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⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
75–105°75–105°75–105°
On stub axle
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
75–105°75–105°75–105°
On stub axle
121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
Wheel bearing unit
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Use new screws.
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreWheel attachment
M12
81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft110–130 N⋅m
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.
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