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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing 15.49 lbf⋅ft
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_moreBlack screws with ribbing M8 × 40
Torx screws 47.2 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
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
Use new screws.
expand_moreClutch
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 114 HP 18.44 lbf⋅ft
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 141 HP 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
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_moreGearbox
expand_moreTorque converter
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 114 HP 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 141 HP 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
All other modifications 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
A5S 360R gearbox 13.28 lbf⋅ft
A5S 390R gearbox 13.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreS5D 200G, S5D 250G, and S5D 310Z gearboxes
S5D 320Z gearbox 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreS6S 420G gearbox
S6S 560G gearbox 38.35 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
A4S 270R gearbox 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Gearbox A4S 310R 18.44 lbf⋅ft
A5S 300J gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
A5S 310Z gearbox 11.8 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreS5D 200G, S5D 250G, and S5D 310Z gearboxes
S5D 320Z gearbox 36.88 lbf⋅ft
S6S 420G gearbox 38.35 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
A5S 360R gearbox 13.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreS5D 200G, S5D 250G, and S5D 310Z gearboxes
S5D 320Z gearbox 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreS6S 420G gearbox
S6S 560G gearbox 38.35 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
A4S 270R gearbox 24.34 lbf⋅ft
Gearbox A4S 310R 24.34 lbf⋅ft
A5S 300J gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
A5S 310Z gearbox 73.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreS5D 200G, S5D 250G, and S5D 310Z gearboxes
S5D 320Z gearbox 36.88 lbf⋅ft
S6S 420G gearbox 38.35 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 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 1998 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 Fourth generation model years

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