1992 BMW 5 Series Sedan engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Viscous fan clutch	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M40 B18 (184E1) 111 HP

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, BMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M40 B18 (184E1) 111 HP.


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreBMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 141 HP

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 141 HP.


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
See figure 2.
Second stage	Wait 20 minutes.
Third stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Fourth stage	Warm-up run
Fifth stage	35°35°35°

expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-6 3.4 L M30 B34 (346KB) 208 HP


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
See figure 2.
Second stage	Wait 20 minutes.
Third stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Fourth stage	Warm-up run
Fifth stage	35°35°35°

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 3.0 L M60 B30 (308S1) 215 HP

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, BMW gasoline V8 3.0 L M60 B30 (308S1) 215 HP.


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
See figure 3.
Second stage	80°80°80°
Third stage	80°80°80°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace, wash and lubricate the screws. See figure 3.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreValve cover


All BMW diesel straight-6 2.4 L M21 D24 (246TB) engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Third stage	70°70°70°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll BMW diesel straight-6 2.4 L M21 D24 (246TB) engines


M18 × 1,5 screws	302.4 lbf⋅ft302.4 lbf⋅ft410 N⋅m
Use new screw.


All BMW gasoline straight-6 3.4 L M30 B34 (346KB) engines	324.53 lbf⋅ft324.53 lbf⋅ft440 N⋅m
Replace nut.
All BMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M40 B18 (184E1) engines	243.4 lbf⋅ft243.4 lbf⋅ft330 N⋅m
Replace bolt.
All BMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M43 B18 (184E2) engines	243.4 lbf⋅ft243.4 lbf⋅ft330 N⋅m
Replace bolt.

expand_moreAll BMW gasoline V8 3.0 L M60 B30 (308S1) engines


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace bolt.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	30°30°30°


All other modifications	302.4 lbf⋅ft302.4 lbf⋅ft410 N⋅m
Replace bolt.

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley

expand_moreBMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 141 HP


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace bolt.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


Drive plate	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreFlywheel


All BMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M40 B18 (184E1) engines	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All BMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M43 B18 (184E2) engines	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.
All other modifications	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
Lightly lubricate the screws thread.

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAluminium engine block


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	70°70°70°

expand_moreGrey cast-iron engine block


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	50°50°50°

expand_moreVibration damper

expand_moreAll BMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M40 B18 (184E1) engines


M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear

expand_moreAll BMW diesel straight-6 2.4 L M21 D24 (246TB) engines


M10	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreAll BMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M40 B18 (184E1) engines


M10	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreAll BMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M43 B18 (184E2) engines


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Chain tensioner	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover

expand_moreAll BMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M43 B18 (184E2) engines


M10	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAll BMW gasoline V8 3.0 L M60 B30 (308S1) engines


M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Oil filter housing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


M6 screws (class 10.9)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
M6 8.8	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


520 i 24V with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.9–1995.9)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
520 i 24V with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1989.9–1995.9)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
525 i 24V with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (1989.9–1995.9)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
525 iX 24V with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (1991.10–1995.9)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
525 iX 24V with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (1991.10–1995.9)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
525 tds with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 141 HP engine (1991.9–1995.9)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1992 BMW 5 Series Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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