2006 BMW 6 Series Sedan front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBleed valve


Code range 11 mm	8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft12–16 N⋅m
Code range 7 mm	2.58–3.69 lbf⋅ft2.58–3.69 lbf⋅ft3.5–5 N⋅m
Code range 9 mm	5.16–8.11 lbf⋅ft5.16–8.11 lbf⋅ft7–11 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	16.23–19.18 lbf⋅ft16.23–19.18 lbf⋅ft22–26 N⋅m
At the brake line	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m


Front axle brake caliper	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Clean the components and do not grease.
Front axle brake caliper mounting support	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Front axle brake disc	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering

expand_moreSteering gear


First stage	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Track rod end on stub axle	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nut.
Track rod end on track rod	37.62 lbf⋅ft37.62 lbf⋅ft51 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing


Wheel bearing unit	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace bolts.

expand_moreWheels and tires


Wheel attachment	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 2006 BMW 6 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.

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2006 BMW 6 Series Sedan Second generation Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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