2011 BMW 7 Series front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBleed valve


Code range 11 mm	8.85–13.28 lbf⋅ft8.85–13.28 lbf⋅ft12–18 N⋅m
Code range 9 mm	6.64–8.11 lbf⋅ft6.64–8.11 lbf⋅ft9–11 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake line


At the brake hose	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper

expand_moreGuide screws


Code range 7 mm	18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft25–30 N⋅m
Code range 9 mm	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

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_more760 i with gasoline V12 6.0 L 536 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)

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


740 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
750 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
750 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)	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_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_more740 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)

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 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_more760 i with gasoline V12 6.0 L 536 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)

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_more740 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)

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_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_more760 i with gasoline V12 6.0 L 536 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)

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_more760 i with gasoline V12 6.0 L 536 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)

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_more760 i with gasoline V12 6.0 L 536 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)

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_more740 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)

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_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_more760 i with gasoline V12 6.0 L 536 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)

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 Li with gasoline V8 4.4 L 400 HP engine (2011.9–2015.12)

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_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 with gasoline V12 6.0 L 536 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)

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 2011 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.

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