Torque Specifications
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1989-90 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application |
Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| Axle Shaft Nut |
170-190 (230-260) |
| Companion Flange Nut (Minimum) |
108 (150) |
| Drive Flange Nuts |
42-46 (58-63) |
| Final Drive Mounting Bolts |
80-90 (110-124) |
| Limited Slip Differential Cover Bolt |
22-24 (30-33) |
| Rear Housing Cover Bolts |
29-36 (40-50) |
| Ring Gear Bolts |
72-80 (100-110) |
| Side Bearing Cover Bolt |
16-18 (22-25) |
1991 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application |
Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| Axle Nut |
| 318 Series & 325 Series |
140-155 (190-210) |
| 525i, 535i & 735 Series |
173-192 (235-260) |
| Axle Flange Bolts |
| 10 mm |
43 (58) |
| 12 mm |
81 (110) |
| Companion Flange Nut |
| 20 mm |
108 (150) |
| 22 mm |
229 (310) |
| Drive Flange Nuts |
42-46 (58-63) |
| Rear Axle Mounting Bolts |
80-90 (110-124) |
| Limited Slip Differential Cover Bolt |
| 8 mm |
24 (33) |
| 10 mm |
35 (47) |
| Rear Housing Cover Bolts |
29-36 (40-50) |
| Ring Gear Bolts |
| 8 mm |
37-41 (50-55) |
| 12 mm |
100 (74) |
| Side Bearing Cover Bolt |
16-18 (22-25) |