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2011 BMW 335i 4D Sedan, Standard
31 12 Trailing Arms And Struts
2011 BMW 335i 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 31 12 Trailing Arms And Struts
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - TRAILING ARMS AND STRUTS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Trailing link to front axle support | E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E93/E92 | M12 8.8 | Replace screw and nut. TIGHTEN DOWN IN NORMAL POSITION. |
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| Jointing torque | 68 Nm | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | ||||
| E81/E82/E87/E90/E91/E92/E93 | M12 10.9 | Replace nut. TIGHTEN DOWN IN NORMAL POSITION. |
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| Jointing torque | 100 Nm | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | ||||
| 2AZ | Trailing link to swivel bearing | E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93 | M14 | Replace nut. | 175 Nm |
| 3AZ | Wishbone to front axle support | E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93 | M12 8.8 | Replace screw and nut. TIGHTEN DOWN IN NORMAL POSITION. |
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| Jointing torque | 68 Nm | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | ||||
| E81/E82/E87/E90/E91/E92/E93 | M12 10.9 | Replace nut. TIGHTEN DOWN IN NORMAL POSITION. |
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| Jointing torque | 100 Nm | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | ||||
| 4AZ | Wishbone to swivel bearing | E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93 | M14 | Replace nut. | 175 Nm |
| E84/Allrad, E90/Allrad, E91/Allrad, E92/Allrad | M14 | Replace nut. | 80 Nm | ||
| 5AZ | Compression strut to front axle support | E84/Allrad, E90/Allrad, E91/Allrad, E92/Allrad | M12 | Replace nut. TIGHTEN DOWN IN NORMAL POSITION. |
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| Jointing torque | 68 Nm | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | ||||
| 6AZ | Compression strut to guide joint | E84/Allrad, E90/Allrad, E91/Allrad, E92/Allrad | M14 | Replace nut. | 80 Nm |
| 7AZ | Guide joint to swivel bearing | E84/Allrad, E90/Allrad, E91/Allrad, E92/Allrad | M10 | Recut thread Replace screws. |
60 Nm |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.