31 31 Spring Struts
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 BMW X5, 2005 BMW X5, and 2004 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPRING STRUTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (1AZ - 3AZ)
| Type | Thread | Tightening Specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Spring strut support bearing / adapter for rough road package to wheel arch / adapter for rough road package | E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E65 / E66 / E67 / E83 / E85 | Flanged hexagon nut | Replace nuts | 34 N.m. |
| Other | Replace nuts | 24 N.m. | ||
| Other | Replace nuts | 34 N.m. | ||
| E32 / E34 / E36 / E46 / E53 | Replace nuts | 34 Nm | ||
| 2AZ Shock absorber piston rod on thrust bearing | E21 / E23 / E12 / E24 / until 5.82 | 80 N.m. | ||
| E36 / E38 / E39 / E46 / E52 / E53 / E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E65 / E66 / E67 / E83 / E85 | Replace nut | 64 N.m. | ||
| E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E65 / E66 / E67 / E83 / E85 | Replace nut | 64 N.m. | ||
| (with external hexagon piston rod) | All | M12 | 64 N.m. | |
| (with internal hexagon piston rod) | All | M12 | 44 N.m. | |
| 3AZ Spring strut shock absorber to pivot mount | E34 (AWD) | 80 N.m. | ||
| E53 | Replace screw and nut | 250 N.m. | ||
| E52 / E60, E61 (except AWD) / E63 / E64 / E65 / E66 | Replace screw and nut | 81 N.m. | ||
| E60, E61 (AWD) / E67 / E83 | Replace screw and nut | 100 N.m. |