expand_moreRear axle brake caliper mounting support
expand_moreOn stub axle
M10
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Rear axle brake disc
11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreRear axle brake hose
expand_moreRear axle brake line
Rear axle wheel speed sensor
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle steering
expand_moreRear axle track rod
At the axle support
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
On stub axle
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber
At the bearing pedestal
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreBearing pedestal
At the transverse control arm
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
On chassis
19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace upper part of supporting bearing.
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber piston rod
M10
19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace upper part of supporting bearing.
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
At the axle support
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
On stub axle
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
At the axle support
121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
On stub axle
121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_morePanhard rods
expand_moreM12
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
M8
17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle carrier
expand_moreAt the differential
M12
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
M14
121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreOn chassis
M12
79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle carrier stiffening plate
expand_moreOn chassis (M10)
First stage
34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreM27
Central nuts
221.27 lbf⋅ft221.27 lbf⋅ft300 N⋅m
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting
At the axle support
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer
M10
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle
M10
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm
At the axle support
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreUpper rear transverse control arm
At the axle support
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreWheel bearing unit (M10)
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
110°110°110°
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreTire pressure sensors
Union nuts
2.58 lbf⋅ft2.58 lbf⋅ft3.5 N⋅m
expand_moreWheel attachment
M12 × 1,5 screws
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 BMW X1 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 X1 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 2010 BMW X1 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.