expand_morexDrive 25 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP engine (2013.11–)
188L axis
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.
expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2013.7–)
188L axis
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.
215LW axis
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.
expand_more225QMV axis
Left oil chamber
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Middle oil chamber
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Right oil chamber
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Use new screw.
expand_morexDrive 50 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 443 HP engine (2013.7–)
215LW axis
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.
expand_more225QMV axis
Left oil chamber
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Middle oil chamber
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Right oil chamber
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Use new screw.
expand_moreAll other modifications
215LW axis
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_morexDrive 35 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2013.11–)
M10
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
expand_moreM12
First stage
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
130°130°130°
M6
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
expand_morexDrive 50 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 443 HP engine (2013.7–)
M10
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
M12
48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
M6
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
M12
48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
M6
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8
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
ATC45L transfer case
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws
ATC45L transfer case
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2013.7–)
GA8HP70Z gearbox
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_morexDrive 40e with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2015.9–)
GA8P75H gearbox
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Use new seal and screws.
All other modifications
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2013.7–)
expand_moreGA8HP70Z gearbox
M18
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_morexDrive 40e with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2015.9–)
GA8P75H gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreAll other modifications
M18
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGearbox oil sump
expand_moreAluminium screws
First stage
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
45°45°45°
Steel screws
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox cross support
expand_morexDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2013.7–)
On chassis
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
On transfer case
50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket
M12
50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
expand_moreOn chassis
M10
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
M10
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreTransfer case
Transfer box onto transmission flange connection
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 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.
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 2016 BMW X5 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.