2004 BMW X5 transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


Central nuts	309.78 lbf⋅ft309.78 lbf⋅ft420 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreGearbox drive shaft transfer case


M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m


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

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreM10 screws with ribbing


Torx screws	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreM27


Central nuts	309.78 lbf⋅ft309.78 lbf⋅ft420 N⋅m
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle

expand_moreZNS screws (M10, class 12.9)


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft rear axle


M10 screws (class 10.9)	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
M10 screws (class 8.8)	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
M12 screws (class 10.9)	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreZNS screws (M12, class 10.9)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L M54 B30 (306S3) 228 HP	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8 screws (class 10.9)	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
M8 screws (class 8.8)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


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

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreRear axle differential


At the axle support	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m


Rear axle differential oil drain plug	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Rear axle differential oil filler screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreM10


Hexagon head screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Torx screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Hexagon head screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Hexagon head screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Torx screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Hexagon head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter


M10 screws (class 10.9)	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
M10 screws (class 8.8)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug


M18	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws


M18	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L M54 B30 (306S3) 219 HP at 5900 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 3500 RPM


A5S 360R gearbox	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
A5S 390R gearbox	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
S5D 200G, S5D 250G, S5D 310Z, and S5D 320Z gearboxes	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S6S 420G and S6S 560G gearboxes	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


A5S 360R gearbox	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
A5S 390R gearbox	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ and GS6-53BZ/DZ gearboxes


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L M54 B30 (306S3) 219 HP at 5900 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 3500 RPM


A5S 360R gearbox	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
S5D 200G, S5D 250G, S5D 310Z, and S5D 320Z gearboxes	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S6S 420G and S6S 560G gearboxes	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


A5S 360R gearbox	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ gearbox


M12 × 1,5 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37DZ/BZ and GS6-53BZ/DZ gearboxes


M18 × 1,5 screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

expand_moreOn chassis


M10	30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m

expand_moreOn rubber mount


M12	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case

expand_morePower take-off flange front


NV125 transfer case	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_morePower take-off flange rear


LWX500 transfer case	221.27 lbf⋅ft221.27 lbf⋅ft300 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 BMW X5 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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2004 BMW X5 First generation LCI Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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