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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
First stage 154.89 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 90°
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePropeller shaft
Insert nuts 62.69 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts and let cure for 2 hours.
expand_moreScrews (M12)
First stage 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 90°
Rear axle drive flange 62.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreM27 central nuts
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage 45°
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_moresDrive 18 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2014.2–)
First stage 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
Insert nuts 62.69 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts and let cure for 2 hours.
expand_moreScrews (M12)
First stage 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreClutch
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Clutch slave cylinder 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreDifferential
expand_moreDifferential cover
215LW axis 66.38 lbf⋅ft
215LW axis 66.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
188LW axis 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDifferential oil control screws
M22 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug
M22 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
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
expand_moreFront axle differential oil filler plug
M22 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle differential
M12 73.76 lbf⋅ft
M14 121.7 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Rear axle differential oil control screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 130°
expand_moreM10
Screws 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM12
Steel screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM6
Screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
Screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
Torque converter 41.3 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug
M22 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws
M22 44.25 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2011.5–)
GA8HP70Z gearbox 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 245 HP engine (2015.4–)
GA8HP70Z gearbox 5.9 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
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⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
GA8HP45Z gearbox 5.9 lbf⋅ft
GS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2011.5–)
GA8HP70Z gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 245 HP engine (2015.4–)
GA8HP70Z gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_morexDrive 35 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–)
expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox
M18 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_morexDrive 35 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2010.9–)
GA8HP45Z gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
GA8HP45Z gearbox 25.81 lbf⋅ft
GS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil sump
First stage 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox cross support
expand_moreOn chassis
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn rubber mount
M12 50.15 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 35.4 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 2017 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 2017 BMW X3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

BMW X3 Second generation LCI model years

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