2008 BMW X5 transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing


On engine sump	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreM27


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


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	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.

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 (M8)


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

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


Insert nuts	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 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_moreDifferential


Differential oil control screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreDifferential oil drain plug


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


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_more3.0 si with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox M10 × 30 screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox M10 × 85 screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	180–200°180–200°180–200°

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox M12 screws


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

expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2008.9–2013.6)

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox M10 screws


Torx screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox M12 screws


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

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox M6 screws


Torx screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox M8 screws


Torx screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 30 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox M10 × 30 screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox M10 × 85 screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	180–200°180–200°180–200°

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox M12 screws


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox M10 screws


Hexagon head screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Torx screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox M12 screws


Hexagon head screws	60.48 lbf⋅ft60.48 lbf⋅ft82 N⋅m
Torx screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox M6 screws


Torx screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox M8 screws


Hexagon head screws	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
Torx screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter

expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 232 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox


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_more3.0 sd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2009.2)

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox


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_more3.0 si with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)


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_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2008.9–2013.6)

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox


M10 screws (class 10.9)	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 232 HP engine (2008.9–2013.6)

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox


M10 screws (class 10.9)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
M10 screws (class 8.8)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 30 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)


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_morexDrive 35 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.9–2013.6)

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox


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_morexDrive 48 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 350 HP engine (2008.9–2013.6)


M10 screws (class 10.9)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_more3.0 si with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


M10	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox plastic oil sump


M16	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
M24	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2008.9–2013.6)

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox


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

expand_morexDrive 30 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


M10	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox plastic oil sump


M16	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
M24	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox


M10	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox plastic oil sump


M16	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
M18	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
M24	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)


GA6HP26Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_more3.0 si with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2008.9–2013.6)

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox


M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 30 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox


M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
M30	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_more3.0 si with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2008.9–2013.6)

expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox M6 screws


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

expand_morexDrive 30 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreGA6HP26Z gearbox


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

expand_moreOn chassis


M10	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreOn rubber mount


M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 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 2008 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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2008 BMW X5 Second generation Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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