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Torque Specifications

BMW TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Drive Plate-to-Engine (M12) 71-81 (98-112)
Drive Shaft Joint Disc-to-Transmission Flange
M10 x 8.8 33 (45)
M10 x 10.9 52 (72)
M12 89 (123)
M12 (Type E32) 59 (81)
Drive Shaft (Threaded Ring) Bolts 15 (20)
Torque Converter-to-Drive Plate Bolts
M8 18-20 (25-27)
M10 (1) 34-37 (47-51)
Transmission-to-Engine Bolts
Hex Head Bolts
M8 17 (24)
M10 33 (45)
M12 56-62 (78-86)
Torx Bolts (2)
M8 15 (20)
M12 46 (63)
(1) Always use spring washers with M10 x 16 bolts.
(2) Torx type bolts must always use washers.