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Specifications Index

M5 SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TECHNICAL DATA
Torque HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Rear 221 Ft. Lbs. (300 N.m)
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment ADJUSTMENTS
Belt Routing DRIVE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 21.75 psi (150 kPa)
Pressure is approximate and may vary slightly by vehicle. See cap top for specification.
Thermostat R & I THERMOSTAT AND CONNECTIONS
Water Pump R & I WATER PUMP WITH DRIVE
Engine Mechanical
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil pressure Oil pressure should be more than 7 psi (48 kPa) at idle and 65 psi (448 kPa) at 6500 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA
Torque ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque 77 Ft. Lbs. (105 N.m)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Under vehicle, forward from fuel tank along fuel feed line behind fuel filter cover.
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL FILTER
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification 50 psi (344 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE TEST
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER INDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Routing) Coil on plug
Spark Plug
Type NGK BKR6 EQUP (High Power)
Gap Spark plug gap is not adjustable.
Torque M12 x 1.25: 15-19 Ft. Lbs. (20-26 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTER SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS E39
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS E39
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 81.1-95.5 Ft. Lbs. (110-130 N.m)