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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 (1) 72-80 (100-110)
Side Bearing Cover Bolt 16-18 (22-25)
(1) Tighten an additional 50-60 degrees.
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 (1) 108 (150)
22 mm (1) 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 (2) 37-41 (50-55)
12 mm (2) 100 (74)
Side Bearing Cover Bolt 16-18 (22-25)
(1) Specification given is minimum torque.
(2) Tighten an additional 50-60 degrees.