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)
(1) Tighten in empty weight or normal position. Always replace antifatigue bolts with combination bolts and washers.
(2) For screw and nut identification, see Figure .
(3) Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
RENDER: 1.0x

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