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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing
On engine sump 19.91 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreM27
Central nuts 309.78 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreM27
Central nuts 221.27 lbf⋅ft
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle
expand_moreM10 screws (class 10.9)
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45°
expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft rear axle
M10 screws (class 10.9) 47.2 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM10 ZNS screws (class 10.9)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM10 ribbed ZNS screws (class 10.9)
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45°
M10 screws (class 8.8) 35.4 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreZNS screws (M12, class 10.9)
First stage 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM12 screws with ribbing (class 10.9)
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreClutch
expand_moreClutch master cylinder
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
With shoulder screws 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
2.5 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2004.1–2006.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace bolts.
expand_more2.5 si with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2006.9–2008.8)
expand_moreM8 screws (class 10.9)
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
The ZNS screws must be replaced
Second stage 8595°
Otherwise 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
M8 screws (class 8.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2004.1–2008.8)
expand_moreScrews (M8 10.9)
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_more3.0 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2004.1–2006.8)
M8 screws (class 10.9) 25.08 lbf⋅ft
M8 screws (class 8.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more3.0 sd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.9–2008.8)
expand_moreScrews (M8 10.9)
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreClutch slave cylinder
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L M54 B30 (306S3) 228 HP 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
On gearbox case 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDifferential
Differential oil control screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug
Front 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Rear 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Rear axle differential oil control screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_moreM10
Hexagon head screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 30.98 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM12
Hexagon head screws 60.48 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 53.1 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM6
Screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
Hexagon head screws 17.7 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTorque converter
3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2004.1–2008.8) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
3.0 sd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.9–2008.8) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 41.3 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws
expand_moreM18
Screws 24.34 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug
All other modifications 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_more2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.7–2008.8)
expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox
Plastic oil sump 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Sheet-steel sump 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox hexagon socket screws
M18 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2004.1–2008.8)
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox
Plastic oil sump 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
With light-alloy oil sump 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGS6-53BZ/DZ gearbox
M18 × 1,5 screws 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_more3.0 sd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.9–2008.8)
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox
Plastic oil sump 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
With light-alloy oil sump 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGS6-53BZ/DZ gearbox
M18 × 1,5 screws 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox hexagon socket screws
M18 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_more2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.7–2008.8)
expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox
M18 × 1,5 screws 13.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox hexagon socket screws
M18 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2004.1–2008.8)
GA6HP26Z gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGS6-53BZ/DZ gearbox
M18 × 1,5 screws 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_more3.0 sd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.9–2008.8)
GA6HP26Z gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGS6-53BZ/DZ gearbox
M18 × 1,5 screws 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox hexagon socket screws
M18 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Gearbox oil sump 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox cross support
expand_moreOn chassis
M8 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn rubber mount
M12 53.84 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTransfer case
expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection
M10 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 2006 BMW X3 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 X3 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 2006 BMW X3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2006 BMW X3 generations

In 2006 BMW offered 2 generations of the X3. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

BMW X3 First generation model years

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