1991 BMW 5 Series Touring First generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
| M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
| M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace, wash and lubricate the screws. See figure 1. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Third stage | 90° |
| First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| See figure 2. | |
| Second stage | Wait 20 minutes. |
| Third stage | 59 lbf⋅ft |
| Fourth stage | Warm-up run |
| Fifth stage | 35° |
| First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| See figure 3. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Third stage | 90° |
| M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Third stage | 70° |
| All other modifications | 302.4 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace bolt. | |
| First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace bolt. | |
| Second stage | 60° |
| Third stage | 60° |
| Fourth stage | 30° |
| Drive plate | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| All other modifications | 77.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Lightly lubricate the screws thread. | |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 70° |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws. | |
| Second stage | 50° |
| First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Chain tensioner | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| M12 × 1,5 screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Oil filter housing | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| M6 screws (class 10.9) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
| M6 8.8 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
| Knock sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| Spark plugs | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1991 BMW 5 Series Touring 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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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 Touring 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 1991 BMW 5 Series Touring you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.