Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adapter To Power Flow Regulator | 11.8 (16) | |
| Axle Collar Nut | ||
| 735i, 745i | 309.8 (420) | |
| E36 & E46 2WD | 213 (290) | |
| E46 4WD | 310 (420) | |
| 22 mm | 147.5 (200) | |
| 24 mm | 184.4 (250) | |
| 27 mm | 221.3 (300) | |
| Bearing Pedestal To Brake Assembly & Body | ||
| 3 Series | 18.4 (25) | |
| 5 & 7 Series Except 735i & 745i | 22.8 (31) | |
| 735i & 745i | 19 (26) | |
| Bleed Screw | ||
| 7 mm | 2.6-3.7 (3.5-5) | |
| 11 mm | 8.9-11.8 (12-16) | |
| Brake Booster To Pedal Assembly Console | 16.2 (22) | |
| Brake Caliper On Semi-Trailing Arm/Wheel Carrier | 49.4 (67) | |
| Brake Caliper To Steering Knuckle | 81 (110) | |
| Brake Carrier On Semi-Trailing Arm/Wheel Carrier | ||
| 735i & 745i | 81 (110) | |
| All Others | 48 (65) | |
| Brake Disc To Wheel Hub | 11.8 (16) |
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| Brake Hose Couplings | ||
| 735i & 745i | 8.8-11.8(12-16) | |
| All Others | 12.5-25.7 (17-19) | |
| Brake Master Cylinder To Brake Booster (Hydraulic) | ||
| Replace Hexagon Socket Cap Screw With A Hexagon Screw (Early 1995 5 Series) | 38 (28) | |
| Brake Master Cylinder To Brake Booster (Vacuum) | ||
| 740iL (Early 1995) | 15.5 (21) | |
| Retighten After 30 Minutes (735i & 745i) | 19 (26) | |
| All Others | 19 (26) | |
| Expansion Tank To Brake Master Cylinder | ||
| 3 Series | 2.5 (3.5) | |
| Guide Bolt (Front) | 22 (30) | |
| Guide Bolt (Rear) | 20.6 (28) | |
| Hydraulic Pipe Coupling To Brake Booster | 22.8 (31) | |
| Hydraulic Pipe From Power Steering Pump On Power Flow Regulator | 29.5 (40) | |
| Hydraulic Pipe To Brake Booster On Power Flow Regulator | 22.8 (31) | |
| Hydraulic Pipe To Pressure Reservoir | 29.5 (40) | |
| Hydraulic Pipe To Pressure Reservoir On Power Flow Regulator | 34.6 (47) | |
| Hydraulic Pipe To Steering Gear On Power Flow Regulator | 36.8 (50) | |
| Hydraulic Switch (Warning Switch) To Power Flow Regulator | 13.2 (18) | |
| Master Cylinder-To-Power Booster Nut | 18-21 (25-29) | |
| Orifice Valve To Brake Booster | 25.8 (35) | |
| Reservoir To Power Flow Regulator | 36.8 (50) | |
| Return Pipe To Oil Tank On Power Flow Regulator | 11.8 (16) | |
| Wheel Bearing Unit On Wheel Carrier | 22.1 (30) | |
| Wheel Lugs | ||
| All Except E53 & E65 | 81.1-95.5 (110-130) | |
| E53 & E65 | 95.5-110.6 (130-150) | |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | ||
| Actuating Unit & Control Unit Of Parking Brake | 35.4 (4) | |
| Housing Cover To Parking Brake (735i & 745i) | 17.7 (2) | |
| Wheel Cylinder To Brake Backplate | 88.5 (10) | |