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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing
expand_moreOn engine sump
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreM16 central screws
First stage 154.89 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePropeller shaft
expand_moreInsert nuts
First stage 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts and let cure for 2 hours.
Second stage 90° detach.
Third stage 62.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM12 screws (class 10.9)
First stage 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreF03 series
Central nuts 309.78 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle
expand_moreM8
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft rear axle
expand_moreInsert nuts
First stage 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts and let cure for 2 hours.
Second stage 90° detach.
Third stage 62.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrews (M12 10.9)
First stage 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreDifferential
expand_moreDifferential cover
expand_more760 i with gasoline V12 6.0 L 536 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)
235L axis 66.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreActiveHybrid with gasoline V8 4.4 L 400 HP engine (2010.10–2015.12)
235L axis 66.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreActiveHybrid with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12)
235L axis 66.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M12 103.26 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle differential
expand_moreOn engine sump
M12 103.26 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle differential oil drain plug
M22 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
expand_moreFront axle differential oil filler plug
M22 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
expand_moreRear axle differential
expand_moreAt the axle support
M14 129.07 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreAt the axle support (M12)
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear axle differential oil filler screws
M22 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
expand_moreGear shifting
expand_moreGearbox shift lever
expand_more740 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 322 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12)
expand_moreAt the GA6HP19Z gearbox
M8 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the GA6HP26Z gearbox
M8 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the GA6HP32Z gearbox
M8 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_more730 i, Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2008.6–2015.12)
expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90110°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180200°
expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 130°
expand_moreM10
Torx screws 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM12
Torx steel screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM6
Torx screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
Torx steel screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_more740 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)
expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox
M10 28.03 lbf⋅ft
M12 48.68 lbf⋅ft
M6 6.64 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_more740 i, Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12)
expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox
M8 × 50 screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox aluminium screws M10 × 85
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180200°
expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox aluminium screws M12
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 130°
expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox M12
Steel screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
expand_more760 i with gasoline V12 6.0 L 536 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)
expand_moreGA8HP90Z gearbox M10 screws
Torx screws 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGA8HP90Z gearbox M12 screws
Torx screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGA8HP90Z gearbox M6 screws
Torx screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGA8HP90Z gearbox M8 screws
Torx screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreActiveHybrid with gasoline V8 4.4 L 400 HP engine (2010.10–2015.12)
expand_moreGA8P70H gearbox M12 screws
Torx steel screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGA8P70H gearbox M8 screws
Torx steel screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreActiveHybrid with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12)
expand_moreGA8P70H gearbox M12 screws
Torx steel screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGA8P70H gearbox M8 screws
Torx steel screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM10
Torx screws 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM12
Torx steel screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM6
Torx screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
Torx steel screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTorque converter
760 i with gasoline V12 6.0 L 536 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12) 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
All other modifications 41.3 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug
ATC350 transfer case 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_more760 i with gasoline V12 6.0 L 536 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)
GA8HP90Z gearbox 8.85 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
M18 × 1,5 screws 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil sump
expand_more730 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2009.7–2015.12)
GA6HP26Z gearbox 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_more730 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 241 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12)
GA6HP26Z gearbox 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_more730 i, Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2008.6–2015.12)
GA6HP19Z gearbox 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox
First stage 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
expand_more740 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 322 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12)
GA6HP19Z gearbox 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_more750 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12)
GA6HP19Z gearbox 7.38 lbf⋅ft
GA6HP26Z gearbox 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox cross support
expand_more730 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12)
At the gearbox bracket 50.15 lbf⋅ft
On chassis 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_more740 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)
expand_moreOn chassis
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn rubber mount
M12 50.15 lbf⋅ft
expand_more740 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2009.9–2015.12)
At the gearbox bracket 50.15 lbf⋅ft
On chassis 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_more740 i, Li xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12)
expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket
M12 50.15 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn chassis
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOn chassis
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn rubber mount
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the crossmember
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 35.4 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTransfer case
Transfer box onto transmission flange connection 31.72 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 2012 BMW 7 Series you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2012 BMW 7 Series generations

In 2012 BMW offered 2 generations of the 7 Series. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

BMW 7 Series Fifth generation LCI model years

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