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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing
On engine sump 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreM27
Central nuts 309.78 lbf⋅ft
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreM10 screws with ribbing
Torx screws 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreM27
Central nuts 309.78 lbf⋅ft
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle
expand_moreZNS screws (M8)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45°
expand_moreZNS screws (M10, class 12.9)
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45°
expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft rear axle
Insert nuts 62.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreZNS screws (M12, class 10.9)
First stage 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreDifferential
Differential oil control screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug
Front 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_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox M10 screws
Hexagon head screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox M12 screws
Hexagon head screws 60.48 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox M6 screws
Torx screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox M8 screws
Hexagon head screws 17.7 lbf⋅ft
Torx screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug
M22 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws
M22 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox
M10 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox plastic oil sump
M16 5.9 lbf⋅ft
M18 5.9 lbf⋅ft
M24 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox
M18 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
M30 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil sump
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox cross support
expand_moreOn chassis
M10 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn rubber mount
M12 50.15 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 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.

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 X5 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 X5 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2006 BMW X5 generations

In 2006 BMW offered 2 generations of the X5. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

BMW X5 Second generation model years

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