expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
expand_more525 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP engine (2011.9–)
expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws
Screws
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
expand_more550 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2010.8–)
expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws
Screws
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle brake disc
M8
11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreWheel speed sensor
525 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP engine (2011.9–)
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
525 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 215 HP engine (2011.9–)
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
528 i xDrive with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 241 HP engine (2011.9–)
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
530 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2011.9–)
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
535 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–)
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
535 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2011.3–)
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
550 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2010.8–)
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All other modifications
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle steering
expand_moreLower steering column joint
At the steering gear
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Clean thread, use new screws and do not retighten screws any further.
expand_morePressure line at steering gear
expand_more528 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 240 HP engine (2010.9–2011.12)
expand_moreBlock fitting
M8
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the steering gear
M8
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreBlock fitting
M8
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreReturn line to steering gear
expand_moreAll other modifications
M8
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Steering column
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
expand_moreSteering gear
expand_more525 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP engine (2011.9–)
expand_moreM14
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
105°105°105°
expand_more550 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2010.8–)
expand_moreM14
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
105°105°105°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM12
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreSteering gear bracket
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the subframe
M6
3.32 lbf⋅ft3.32 lbf⋅ft4.5 N⋅m
M6
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Steering wheel
45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
M14
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
expand_moreSuspension strut bearing pedestal
expand_moreOn chassis
M8
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreShock-absorber piston rod
M12
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSuspension strut
expand_more525 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP engine (2011.9–)
expand_moreAt the transverse control arm (M14)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
expand_more550 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2010.8–)
expand_moreAt the transverse control arm (M14)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
expand_moreAt the transverse control arm (M14)
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreOn chassis
M8
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the transverse control arm (M14)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreM16 central screws
First stage
154.89 lbf⋅ft154.89 lbf⋅ft210 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
expand_moreM12
First stage
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at suspension strut
expand_moreM12
First stage
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe
expand_moreM12
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
105°105°105°
expand_moreSupport joint bottom down on the stub axle
expand_moreM16
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
M30
280.27 lbf⋅ft280.27 lbf⋅ft380 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSupport joint bottom down on the wishbone
expand_moreM16
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Support joint top up on the stub axle
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreUpper transverse control arm
expand_moreOn chassis
M10
39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreFront suspension cross-brace
M10 × 25 screws
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
expand_moreM10 × 47 screws
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe (M14)
First stage
62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe (M14)
First stage
62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreM12 × 1,25 screws
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Third stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreTire pressure sensors
Union nuts
2.58 lbf⋅ft2.58 lbf⋅ft3.5 N⋅m
expand_moreWheel attachment
M14
103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 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 2011 BMW 5 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.