expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
expand_more750 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12)
expand_moreF03 series (M14)
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90° detach
Third stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Fourth stage
165–195°165–195°165–195°
expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws
Screws
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws
Screws
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle brake disc
M8
11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreWheel speed sensor
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_moreM8
With hydraulic servo-steering
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new seals.
expand_moreSteering gear
expand_moreM12
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
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_more750 Li xDrive with gasoline V8 4.4 L 400 HP engine (2008.9–2015.12)
expand_moreAt the transverse control arm (M14)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreOn chassis
M8
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_more750 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12)
expand_moreAt the transverse control arm (F03 series, M18)
First stage
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreAt the transverse control arm (M14)
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
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.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreOn chassis
M8
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Replace screws.
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_moreFront axle stabiliser mounting
expand_moreF03 series
M12
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
M14
121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreM12
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
105°105°105°
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_moreShort screws (M12)
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle
expand_more750 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12)
expand_moreF03 series (M18)
First stage
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
M10
43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreM16
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM16
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm
expand_moreM16
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreUpper transverse control arm
expand_more750 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12)
expand_moreOn chassis
M10
39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreOn chassis (F03 series)
M12
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
expand_moreOn stub axle
M10
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace nut.
expand_moreOn stub axle (F03 series)
M10
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOn chassis
M10
39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
On stub axle
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace nut.
expand_moreFront suspension cross-brace
M10 × 25 screws
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Use new screws.
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_more750 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12)
expand_moreAt the subframe (F03 series, M18)
First stage
265.52 lbf⋅ft265.52 lbf⋅ft360 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
180°180°180°
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_moreOn stub axle (M18, F03 series)
First stage
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn stub axle (M16)
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
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_moreOn stub axle (M16)
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
expand_more750 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12)
expand_moreAt the subframe (F03 series, M18)
First stage
265.52 lbf⋅ft265.52 lbf⋅ft360 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
180°180°180°
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_moreOn stub axle (M18, F03 series)
First stage
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn stub axle (M16)
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
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_moreOn stub axle (M16)
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTrack control arm lower
expand_moreM14
First stage
62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreM16
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_more750 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12)
expand_moreF03 series (M27)
Central nuts
309.78 lbf⋅ft309.78 lbf⋅ft420 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
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_more760 i, Li with gasoline V12 6.0 L 437 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12)
expand_moreF03 series (M27)
Central nuts
309.78 lbf⋅ft309.78 lbf⋅ft420 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
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_moreAll other modifications
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 2008 BMW 7 Series 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 7 Series 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 2008 BMW 7 Series you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 BMW 7 Series generations
In 2008 BMW offered 2 generations of the 7 Series. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.