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Chassis
Engine
244 fasteners
FitsFastenerCategoryTorque
E46E39Lug nutBody — Wheels118 Nm (87 ft-lbs)
E46E39Bumper shock to bumper carrier (Torx)Body — Bumper41 Nm (30 ft-lbs)
E46E39Bumper shock to bodyBody — Bumper22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39HingeBody — Doors20 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
E46E39Door checkBody — Doors24 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39Window regulator rail to doorBody — Doors9 Nm (80 in-lbs)
E46E39Window motorBody — Doors5 Nm (44 in-lbs)
E46E39Sunroof headliner to railsBody — Other4.5 Nm (40 in-lbs)
E46E39Wiper armsBody — Other25 Nm (18.5 ft-lbs)
E46E39Steering wheel boltInterior62 Nm (46 ft-lbs)
E46E39SeatsInterior45 Nm + 90°
E46E39Side-impact airbag to doorInterior — Airbags8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs)
E46E39Passenger airbag to dashboardInterior — Airbags22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
M54M52Chain tensionerEngine70 Nm (51 ft-lbs)
M54M52Crankshaft "Jesus" boltEngine410 Nm (300 ft-lbs)
M54M52Drive belt tensioner bodyEngine — Pulleys & Belts24 Nm (18 ft-lbs)
M54M52Drive belt tensioner pulley (11281748131)Engine — Pulleys & Belts45 Nm (33 ft-lbs)
M54M52Drive line idler pulley (11287512758)Engine — Pulleys & Belts45 Nm (33 ft-lbs)
M54M52Alternator hydraulic tensioner bodyEngine — Pulleys & Belts24 Nm (18 ft-lbs)
M54M52Alternator tensioner pulley (11287841228)Engine — Pulleys & Belts45 Nm (33 ft-lbs)
M54M52Coolant plugEngine — Cooling25 Nm (18 ft-lbs)
M54M52BodyEngine — Water Pump10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
M54M52PulleyEngine — Water Pump10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
M54M523 identical boltsEngine — Thermostat10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
M54M52Housing bolt right M8x30Engine — Thermostat24 Nm (17.7 ft-lbs)
M54M52Alternator to crankcase M8Engine — Alternator21 Nm
M54M52Idler pulley to alternatorEngine — Alternator45 Nm
M54M52Positive terminal M8Engine — Alternator13 Nm
M54M52Starter flange to transmissionEngine — Starter43 Nm (32 ft-lbs)
M54M52Solenoid lead to starter M5Engine — Starter5 Nm (44 in-lbs)
M54M52Electrical leads M5 / M6 / M8Engine — Starter5 Nm / 7 Nm / 13 Nm
M54M52Compressor mounting boltsEngine — AC Compressor20 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
M54M52A/C line to A/C compressorEngine — AC Compressor20 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
M54M52Refrigerant line to bodyEngine — AC Compressor5.5 Nm (48 in-lbs)
M54M52Double pipe to expansion valveEngine — AC Compressor8 Nm (71 in-lbs)
M54M52Spark plugsEngine — Valve Cover30 Nm (22 ft-lbs)
M54M52Valve cover (bolts & stand-offs)
Per TIS
Engine — Valve Cover11 Nm (98 in-lbs)
M54M52VANOS housing piston coversEngine — VANOS10 Nm (84 in-lbs)
M54M52VANOS oil hose from oil filter housing (hollow bolt)Engine — VANOS32 Nm (23.5 ft-lbs)
M54M52Reverse-thread VANOS bolts to camshafts
Reverse thread
Engine — VANOS8 Nm (71 in-lbs)
M54M52VANOS piston plug capsEngine — VANOS50 Nm (37 ft-lbs)
M54M52VANOS solenoid to control unitEngine — VANOS30 Nm (22 ft-lbs)
M54M52VANOS mounting nuts (6)Engine — VANOS8 Nm (72 in-lbs)
M54M52Engine hanger nut and boltsEngine — VANOS10 Nm (84 in-lbs)
M54M52Camshaft position sensorEngine — VANOS5 Nm (44 in-lbs)
M54M52Cover boltsEngine — Timing Chain Cover5 Nm, then drive pins, then 10 Nm (84 in-lbs)
M54M52Oil drain plugEngine — Oil Sump/Pan25 Nm (18.5 ft-lbs)
M54M52Oil pan bolts 8.8 gradeEngine — Oil Sump/Pan10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
M54M52Oil pan bolts 10.9 gradeEngine — Oil Sump/Pan12 Nm (106 in-lbs)
M54M52Oil pump sprocket nut
Reverse thread
Engine — Oil Sump/Pan25 Nm (18.5 ft-lbs)
M54M52Oil level sensorEngine — Oil Sump/Pan8 Nm (72 in-lbs)
M54M52OFHG bolts (6)Engine — Oil Filter Housing22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
M54M52VANOS oil lineEngine — Oil Filter Housing32 Nm (24 ft-lbs)
M54M52Dipstick supportEngine — Oil Filter Housing22 Nm (16.2 ft-lbs)
M54M52Oil filter capEngine — Oil Filter Housing34 Nm (25 ft-lbs)
M54M52Coolant temperature sensorEngine — Sensors13 Nm (115 in-lbs)
M54M52Camshaft position sensors (2)Engine — Sensors3.5 Nm (36 in-lbs)
M54M52Oil pressure switchEngine — Sensors27 Nm (20 ft-lbs)
M54M52Oil temperature sensorEngine — Sensors27 Nm (20 ft-lbs)
M54M52Pre-cat O2 sensorEngine — Sensors50 Nm (37 ft-lbs)
M54M52Crankshaft sensorEngine — Sensors10 Nm (7 ft-lbs)
M54M52SAP vacuum pump on cylinder headEngine — Exhaust10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
M54M52Exhaust manifold to cylinder headEngine — Exhaust20 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
M54M52Exhaust flange to manifold (M10)Engine — Exhaust30 Nm (22 ft-lbs)
M54M52DISA, IACEngine — Intake10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
M54M52Throttle bodyEngine — Intake8 Nm (70 in-lbs)
M54M52Harness electrical boxEngine — Intake10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
M54M52Intake manifold (M7 nuts)Engine — Intake15 Nm (132 in-lbs)
M54M52Fuel railEngine — Intake10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
E46E39Master cylinder to boosterBrakes — Hydraulics26 Nm (19 ft-lbs)
E46E39Booster to pedal assemblyBrakes — Hydraulics25 Nm (18.4 ft-lbs)
E46E39Brake rotor retaining screwBrakes — Calipers16 Nm (12 ft-lbs)
E46E39Front bracketBrakes — Calipers110 Nm (81 ft-lbs)
E46E39Rear bracketBrakes — Calipers65 Nm (48 ft-lbs)
E46E39Guide pinsBrakes — Calipers30 Nm (22 ft-lbs)
E46E39Small rear brake shield screwsBrakes — E-Brake & Shield10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
E46E39Large rear brake shield screwsBrakes — E-Brake & Shield18 Nm (160 in-lbs)
E46E39E-brake cable clamp (on trailing arm)Brakes — E-Brake & Shield10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
E46E39PS fluid reservoir clamp screwSteering5.5 Nm (49 in-lbs)
E46E39PS fluid reservoir mounting boltSteering22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39Steering pump mounting boltsSteering22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39Steering pump pulley boltsSteering22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39Steering rack to front subframeSteering43 Nm (32 ft-lbs)
E46E39Steering column flex disc/giubo clamp screwSteering22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39Tie rod end to tie rodSteering45 Nm (33 ft-lbs)
E46E39Tie rod joint to rackSteering100 +10 Nm (74 +7 ft-lbs)
E46E39Tie rod end to knuckleSteering65 Nm (48 ft-lbs)
E46E39Pressure hose bracket to rack (5mm bolt)Steering22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39Pressure hose to rack (19mm/M14)Steering33 Nm (25 ft-lbs)
E46E39Pressure hose to pump (17mm crows foot)Steering40 Nm (30 ft-lbs)
E46E39Return hose to rack (M16 banjo)Steering40 Nm (30 ft-lbs)
E46E39Engine mount bracket to engineUndercarriage — Front Subframe22 Nm (16.2 ft-lbs)
E46E39Engine mount M8Undercarriage — Front Subframe22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39Engine mount M10Undercarriage — Front Subframe47 Nm
E46E39Front sub-frame to frame rail (10.9 grade)Undercarriage — Front Subframe110 Nm (81 ft-lbs)
E46E39Front end reinforcement to subframe/frame railsUndercarriage — Front Subframe59 Nm (43.5 ft-lbs) + 90+30°
E46E39Motor mountUndercarriage — Front Subframe45 Nm (33 ft-lbs)
E46E39HeatshieldUndercarriage — Exhaust10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
E46E39Muffler hanger nuts (13mm)Undercarriage — Exhaust22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39Muffler chassis plateUndercarriage — Exhaust22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39Exhaust pipe to manifoldUndercarriage — Exhaust30 Nm (22 ft-lbs)
E46E39V-strut large bolts (10mm)Undercarriage — Convertible V-Strut59 Nm + 90°
E46E39V-strut small bolts (M8x16-Z1)Undercarriage — Convertible V-Strut22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39Control arm bracket to frame railsSuspension — Front60 Nm (44 ft-lbs)
E46E39FCA inner ball joint to subframeSuspension — Front89.5 Nm (66 ft-lbs)
E46E39FCA outer ball joint to steering armSuspension — Front65 Nm (48 ft-lbs)
E46E39Stabilizer bar bushing to frame rail nutSuspension — Front22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39Steering arm pinch bolt at strut housingSuspension — Front81 Nm (60 ft-lbs)
E46E39Front end linkSuspension — Front65 Nm (48 ft-lbs)
E46E39Front strut assembly to strut tower
Self-locking nuts
Suspension — Front24 Nm (18 ft-lbs)
E46E39Front upper strut mount to strut shaft M14Suspension — Front64 Nm (47 ft-lbs)
E46E39ABS/wheel speed sensorSuspension — Front8 Nm (71 in-lbs)
E46E39Rear shock to trailing armSuspension — Rear100 Nm (74 ft-lbs)
E46E39Rear shock to top mountSuspension — Rear13.5 Nm (120 in-lbs)
E46E39Rear shock top mount to bodySuspension — Rear28 Nm (21 ft-lbs)
E46E39Rear end link mounts (17mm bolt head)Suspension — Rear34 Nm (25 ft-lbs)
E46E39Rear end link transverse boltSuspension — Rear24 Nm (17.7 ft-lbs)
E46E39Rear sway bar mounts (13mm nut and bolt)Suspension — Rear22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39Carrier support (13mm bolts)Suspension — Rear Subframe/Carrier21 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
E46E39Carrier heat shieldSuspension — Rear Subframe/Carrier10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
E46E39Front/rear fasteners to frameSuspension — Rear Subframe/Carrier77 Nm (57 ft-lbs)
E46E39Upper control arm innerSuspension — Control Arms77 Nm (57 ft-lbs)
E46E39Lower control arm innerSuspension — Control Arms110 Nm (81 ft-lbs)
E46E39Upper control arm outerSuspension — Control Arms110 Nm (81 ft-lbs)
E46E39Lower control arm outerSuspension — Control Arms110 Nm (81 ft-lbs)
E46E39RTAB bushing transverse boltSuspension — Trailing Arm110 Nm (81 ft-lbs)
E46E39RTAB mount bolts to frameSuspension — Trailing Arm77 Nm (57 ft-lbs)
E46E39ABS/wheel speed sensorSuspension — Trailing Arm8 Nm (71 in-lbs)
E46E39E-brake clampSuspension — Trailing Arm10 Nm (7.4 ft-lbs)
E46E39M8 TorxTransmission — To Engine22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
E46E39M10 TorxTransmission — To Engine43 Nm (32 ft-lbs)
E46E39M12 TorxTransmission — To Engine72 Nm (53 ft-lbs)
E46E39Clutch master to pedalsTransmission — Manual20 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
E46E39Clutch slave to transmissionTransmission — Manual20 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
E46E39Fluid line to master/slave cylinderTransmission — Manual20 +5 Nm (15 +4 ft-lbs)
E46E39Transmission fill plugTransmission — Manual50 Nm (37 ft-lbs)
E46E39Transmission fill plug (allen head)Transmission — Manual35 Nm (26 ft-lbs)
E46E39Transmission mountsTransmission — Manual21 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
E46E39Transmission cross member to chassisTransmission — Manual21 Nm (186 in-lbs)
E46E39Flywheel to crankshaft
Replace bolts
Transmission — Manual105 Nm (77 ft-lbs)
E46E39Drain plugTransmission — ZF Auto35 Nm (26 ft-lbs)
E46E39Fill plugTransmission — ZF Auto30 Nm (23 ft-lbs)
E46E39Pan/sump to transmissionTransmission — ZF Auto6 Nm (48 in-lbs)
E46E39FilterTransmission — ZF Auto9 Nm (78 in-lbs)
E46E39Flex disc/flywheel to crankshaftTransmission — ZF Auto121 Nm (88 ft-lbs)
E46E39Torque converter to flex plate (M10 8.8)Transmission — ZF Auto45 Nm (33 ft-lbs)
E46E39Fill plugDifferential70 Nm (52 ft-lbs)
E46E39Front mount bolts (18mm)Differential95 Nm (70 ft-lbs)
E46E39Rear mount bolts (21mm nut and bolt)Differential174 Nm (128 ft-lbs)
E46E39Cover, M10 8.8Differential45 Nm (33 ft-lbs)
E46E39Cover, M10 10.9Differential55 Nm (41 ft-lbs)
E46E39Front axle nutDriveshaft & Axles290 Nm (214 ft-lbs)
E46E39Rear axle nutDriveshaft & Axles300 Nm (221 ft-lbs)
E46E39Drive shaft to flex disc (giubo)Driveshaft & Axles64 Nm (45 ft-lbs)
E46E39Transmission output flange (ZNS) to giuboDriveshaft & Axles55 Nm + 90° (41 ft-lbs)
E46E39Center support bearing to bodyDriveshaft & Axles21 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
E46E39Driveshaft to rear diff flange (E12 Torx)Driveshaft & Axles85 Nm (63 ft-lbs)
E46E39Rear axle bolts to rear diff (E12 Torx)Driveshaft & Axles83 Nm (61 ft-lbs)
E46E39Convertible roof hinge bolts (M8-ZNS-3)Misc24 Nm (17.7 ft-lbs)
N52Oil drain plugEngine — Oil Sump/Pan25 Nm (18 ft-lbs)
N52Filter cap to housingEngine — Oil Filter Housing25 Nm (18 ft-lbs)
N52Spark plug to cylinder headEngine — Valve Cover23 Nm ±3 (18 ±2 ft-lbs)
N52Rear differential plugDifferential60 Nm (44 ft-lbs)
N52Strut tower brace to strut tower (M10)Engine — Cylinder Head40 Nm + 60° (30 ft-lbs)
N52Camshaft adjustment/mounting bolt (M10)Engine — VANOS20 Nm + 180° (15 ft-lbs)
N52Cylinder head bolts 1-10, T-60 (M10)
Single-use, sequence critical
Engine — Cylinder Head30 Nm + 90° + 90° + 45° (22 ft-lbs)
N52Camshaft adjustment, VANOS (M10)Engine — VANOS20 Nm + 180° (15 ft-lbs)
N52Starter to bell housing (M10)Engine — Starter20 Nm + 180° (15 ft-lbs)
N52Transmission to engine, 30mm bolt (M10)Transmission — To Engine20 Nm + 90–110°
N52Transmission to engine, 85mm bolt (M10)Transmission — To Engine20 Nm + 180–200°
N52Vibration mount to rear support (M10)Undercarriage — Front Subframe38 Nm (28 ft-lbs)
N52Front flex disc, standard (M10)Driveshaft & Axles60 Nm (44 ft-lbs)
N52Front flex disc, TTY spec (M10)Driveshaft & Axles20 Nm + 90° (15 ft-lbs)
N52Rear flex disc, TTY spec (M10)Driveshaft & Axles20 Nm + 90° (15 ft-lbs)
N52Rear driveshaft to differential, flex disc (M10)Driveshaft & Axles20 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
N52Rear driveshaft to differential, U-joint, ribbed teeth (M10)Driveshaft & Axles40 Nm (30 ft-lbs)
N52Strut tower brace to bulkhead (M12)Undercarriage — Front Subframe100 Nm + 90° (74 ft-lbs)
N52Oil pressure switch (M12)Engine — Sensors20 Nm + 16° (15 ft-lbs)
N52Transmission to engine (M12)Transmission — To Engine25 Nm, then 130 Nm + 20° (18 ft-lbs)
N52Transmission drain plug (M12)Transmission — Manual25 Nm (18 ft-lbs)
N52Front flex disc (M12)Driveshaft & Axles55 Nm + 90° (41 ft-lbs)
N52Rear flex disc (M12)Driveshaft & Axles55 Nm + 90° (41 ft-lbs)
N52Rear driveshaft to differential, flex disc (M12)Driveshaft & Axles55 Nm (41 ft-lbs)
N52Crank pulley vibration damper hub bolt (M16)Engine — Cylinder Head100 Nm + 360° (74 ft-lbs)
N52Transmission drain plug (M18)Transmission — Manual35 Nm (26 ft-lbs)
N52Timing chain tensioner to cylinder head (M22)Engine — Timing Chain Cover55 Nm (41 ft-lbs)
N52Valvetronic to valve cover (M6)Engine — VANOS10 Nm (7 ft-lbs)
N52Secondary air injection valve to head (M6)Engine — Exhaust8 Nm (6 ft-lbs)
N52Oil level sensorEngine — Oil Sump/Pan8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs)
N52Ignition coil cover to head (M6)Engine — Sensors4 in-lb
N52Oil spray nozzle (M6)Engine — Oil Sump/Pan10 Nm (7 ft-lbs)
N52Valvetronic to guide block (M6)Engine — VANOS10 Nm (7 ft-lbs)
N52Valvetronic torsion spring (M6)Engine — VANOS10 Nm (7 ft-lbs)
N52Eccentric shaft stop screw (M6)Engine — VANOS10 Nm (7 ft-lbs)
N52Chain module to cylinder head (M6)Engine — Timing Chain Cover8.5 Nm (6 ft-lbs)
N52Crankshaft sensor (M6)Engine — Sensors8 Nm (6 ft-lbs)
N52Idler pulley to alternator housingEngine — Alternator80 Nm (59 ft-lbs)
N52Intake camshaft sensor to head (M6)Engine — Sensors9 Nm (6.5 ft-lbs)
N52Battery pinch bolt (M6)Engine — Alternator5 in-lb
N52Fuel rail to headEngine — Intake10 Nm (7 ft-lbs)
N52Intake manifold to headEngine — Intake15 Nm (11 ft-lbs)
N52Temperature sensor to headEngine — Sensors18 Nm (13 ft-lbs)
N52Radiator to bodyEngine — Cooling10 Nm (7 ft-lbs)
N52Exhaust to manifoldEngine — Exhaust45 Nm (33 ft-lbs)
N52Front exhaust clamp, mid pipes to transmissionUndercarriage — Exhaust20 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
N52Exhaust hanger to differentialUndercarriage — Exhaust30 Nm (22 ft-lbs)
N52Exhaust hanger to wheel carrierUndercarriage — Exhaust21 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
N52Exhaust hanger to rear chassisUndercarriage — Exhaust20 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
N52Band clamp to exhaust pipesUndercarriage — Exhaust45 Nm (33 ft-lbs)
N52Exhaust to cylinder headEngine — Exhaust20 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
N52O2 sensorEngine — Sensors47 Nm (35 ft-lbs)
N52Clutch slave to transmissionTransmission — Manual22 Nm (16 ft-lbs)
N52Fluid line to slaveTransmission — Manual14.5 Nm (11 ft-lbs)
N52Guide sleeve to transmission (M6)Transmission — Manual10 Nm (7 ft-lbs)
N52Front end reinforcement to front endUndercarriage — Front Subframe56 Nm + 90° (41 ft-lbs)
N52VANOS solenoid to cylinder head (M6)Engine — VANOS9 Nm (7 ft-lbs)
N52Valve cover to head (M7)Engine — Valve Cover90° (7 in-lb)
N52Chain guide (M7)Engine — Timing Chain Cover14 Nm (10 ft-lbs)
N52Camshaft bearing strip to camshaft (M7)Engine — Cylinder Head60° (8 in-lb)
N52Chain module mounting bolts (M8)Engine — Timing Chain Cover8.5 Nm (6 ft-lbs)
N52Chain tensioner rail bolts (M8)Engine — Timing Chain Cover20 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
N52Flywheel to crankshaft
Single-use, always replace
Transmission — Manual120 Nm (89 ft-lbs)
N52Vibration damper to hub (M8)Engine — Cylinder Head35 Nm (26 ft-lbs)
N52Knock sensor fasteners (M8)Engine — Sensors90° (7 in-lb)
N52Back-up light switchEngine — Sensors18 Nm (13 ft-lbs)
N52Transfer case to transmissionTransmission — To Engine43 Nm (31 ft-lbs)
N52Battery pinch bolt (M8)Engine — Alternator15 Nm (11 ft-lbs)
N52Battery + to starter (M8)Engine — Alternator13 Nm (10 ft-lbs)
N52Alternator cable to alternator (M8)Engine — Alternator19 Nm (14 ft-lbs)
N52Transmission output flange to transmission, pre-tension (w/loctite, BG)Driveshaft & Axles170 Nm (125 ft-lbs)
N52Transmission output flange to transmission, pre-tension (w/loctite, DZ)Driveshaft & Axles200 Nm (148 ft-lbs)
N52Transmission output flange to transmission, tighten down (w/loctite, BG)Driveshaft & Axles120 Nm (89 ft-lbs)
N52Transmission output flange to transmission, tighten down (w/loctite, DZ)Driveshaft & Axles140 Nm (103 ft-lbs)
N52Alternator to engine block (M8)Engine — Alternator10 Nm + 180° (7 ft-lbs)
N52Rear flex disc (M8)Driveshaft & Axles100 Nm (74 ft-lbs)
N52Clutch to flywheel (M8)Transmission — Manual15 Nm + 90° ±5° (11 ft-lbs)
N52Transmission rear support to body (M8)Transmission — Manual19 Nm (14 ft-lbs)
N52Transmission mount to rear support (M8)Transmission — Manual19 Nm (14 ft-lbs)
N52Guide sleeve to transmission, 30mm (M8)Transmission — Manual25 Nm (18 ft-lbs)
N52Driveshaft center bearing support to bodyUndercarriage — Front Subframe21 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
N52Rear drive shaft to differential, flange nutDriveshaft & Axles75 Nm (55 ft-lbs)
N52Guide sleeve to transmission, 22mm (M8)Transmission — Manual18 Nm (13 ft-lbs)
N52Cylinder head bolts 11-14, T-50 (M9)
Single-use, sequence critical
Engine — Cylinder Head30 Nm + 90° + 45° (22 ft-lbs)
N52Cylinder head to timing chain housing (M9)Engine — Cylinder Head15 Nm + 90° (11 ft-lbs)