2016 BMW X3 transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing

expand_moreOn engine sump


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreM16


First stage	154.89 lbf⋅ft154.89 lbf⋅ft210 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft


Insert nuts	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace nuts and let cure for 2 hours.

expand_moreScrews (M12)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Rear axle drive flange	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreM27 central nuts


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle

expand_moreM8


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft rear axle

expand_moresDrive 18 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2014.2–)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


Insert nuts	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace nuts and let cure for 2 hours.

expand_moreScrews (M12)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Clutch slave cylinder	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential cover

expand_moreBMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 A 208 HP


215LW axis	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreBMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 A 245 HP


215LW axis	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


188LW axis	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential oil control screws


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreFront axle differential

expand_moreOn engine sump


M12	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle differential oil drain plug


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle differential oil filler plug


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential


M12	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
M14	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Replace nuts.


Rear axle differential oil control screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	130°130°130°

expand_moreM10


Screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m


Torque converter	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_morexDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.9–)

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2011.5–)


GA8HP70Z gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 245 HP engine (2015.4–)


GA8HP70Z gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 35 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–)

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 35 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2010.9–)

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


GA8HP45Z gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
GS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_morexDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.9–)


GA8HP45Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2011.5–)


GA8HP70Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 245 HP engine (2015.4–)


GA8HP70Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 35 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–)

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox


M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 35 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2010.9–)


GA8HP45Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


GA8HP45Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
GS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn rubber mount


M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection


M10	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2016 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.

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