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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2009535XI 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 142 (SUSPENSION - REAR)TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2009 BMW 535xi 4D Sedan, Automatic
Torque Specifications
2009 BMW 535xi 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Carrier-To-Body | 57 (77) | |||||||
| Bearing Pedestal Nut | 74 (100) | |||||||
| Brake Hose Coupling | 10 (14) | |||||||
| Control Arm-To-Rear Axle Carrier | (1) 57 (77) | |||||||
| Control Arms-To-Trailing Arm | (1) 81 (110) | |||||||
| Lower Control Arm-To-Trailing Arm Bolt | 57 (77) | |||||||
| Rear Axle Carrier Tension Strut Nut | 57 (77) | |||||||
| Rear Axle Tension Strut | ||||||||
| Screw (1) (2) | 44 (59) | |||||||
| Nut (3) (2) | 18 (24) | |||||||
| Shock Absorber-To-Trailing Arm | 74 (100) | |||||||
| Shock Absorber Support On Body | 21 (28) | |||||||
| Stabilizer Bar-To-Rear Axle Support | 16 (22) | |||||||
| Stabilizer Link-To-Bracket | 16 (22) | |||||||
| Stabilizer Link-To-Upper Control Arm Bracket | 16 (22) | |||||||
| Stud To Body | 66 (90) | |||||||
| Tension Strut/Reinforcing Plate-To-Rear Axle | (3) 44 (59) | |||||||
| Trailing Arm Console To Body | 57 (77) | |||||||
| Trailing Arm To Console | 74 (100) | |||||||
| Upper Control Arm-To-Trailing Arm Bolt | 74 (100) | |||||||
| Wheel Lug Bolt | 103 (140) | |||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.