Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
expand_moreM24
Central nuts
184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
expand_moreM27
Central nuts
221.27 lbf⋅ft221.27 lbf⋅ft300 N⋅m
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.
expand_moreClutch
Clutch pressure plate
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
A5S 310Z gearbox
11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
A5S 440Z gearbox
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreS5D 260Z and S5D 310Z gearboxes
S5D 320Z gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S6S 420G gearbox
38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
A5S 300J gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
A5S 310Z gearbox
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
expand_moreS5D 280Z and S5D 310Z gearboxes
S5D 320Z gearbox
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
S6S 420G gearbox
38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2002 BMW Z3 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 Z3 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 2002 BMW Z3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.