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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePropeller shaft
M10 screws (class 10.9) 47.2 lbf⋅ft
M10 screws (class 8.8) 35.4 lbf⋅ft
M12 screws (class 10.9) 73.76 lbf⋅ft
M12 screws (class 8.8) 59.74 lbf⋅ft
M14 103.26 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreCollar nuts
M27 221.27 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreM10 screws with ribbing
Torx screws 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreM10 × 50 screws without ribbing (class 10.9)
Torx screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreM12 × 50 screws with ribbing (class 10.9)
Torx screws 99.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreClutch
Clutch pressure plate 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
A5S 310Z gearbox 11.8 lbf⋅ft
A5S 440Z gearbox 22.13 lbf⋅ft
A5S 560Z gearbox 36.88 lbf⋅ft
A5S 560Z gearbox 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll BMW diesel V8 3.9 L M67 D39 (398D1) engines
A5S 560Z gearbox 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
S5D 260Z, S5D 310Z, and S5D 320Z gearboxes 36.88 lbf⋅ft
S6S 420G gearbox 38.35 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
A5S 310Z gearbox 73.76 lbf⋅ft
A5S 560Z gearbox 73.76 lbf⋅ft
A5S 440Z gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll BMW diesel V8 3.9 L M67 D39 (398D1) engines
A5S 440Z gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
A5S 440Z gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
S5D 280Z, S5D 310Z and S5D 320Z gearboxes 36.88 lbf⋅ft
S6S 420G gearbox 38.35 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 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 2001 BMW 7 Series you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2001 BMW 7 Series generations

In 2001 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 Third generation LCI model years

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