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TORQUE SETTINGS
So you've taken your beloved E30 apart and want to put it back together again? You'll want to take a look at this then!
This page lists just how much you need to tighten all of the nuts and bolts on the E30. Obviously you need a torque wrench to do this but it will be worth your while,
under- or over-tightening can be both very damaging and very dangerous.

Contents
1 Basic Servicing Parts
2 Engine
3 Cooling System
4 Fueling System
5 Transmission
5.1 Manual
5.2 Auto
6 Clutch & Driveline
7 Braking
8 Suspension
8.1 Front Suspension
8.2 Rear Suspension
9 Steering System

Basic Servicing Parts

Wheels Bolts - 100Nm
Spark Plugs (non M10 Engine) - 30 to 33Nm
Spark Plugs (M10 Engine) - 20 to 30Nm
Oil Sump Plug (M12) - 25Nm
Oil Sump Plug (M22) - 60Nm
Oxygen Sensor - 30 to 33Nm
Manual Transmission Sump Plug - 40 to 60Nm
Auto Transmission Sump Plug - 16Nm

Engine
Timing Chain Tensioner Plug - 35Nm
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolts - 22Nm
Timing Chain/Belt Cover to Engine (M6 Bolts) - 10Nm
Timing Chain/Belt Cover to Engine (M8 Bolts) - 22Nm
Timing Chain/Belt Cover to Engine (M10 Bolts) - 47Nm
Camshaft Sprocket-to-Camshaft Bolt (M10 & M30 Engines) - 10Nm
Camshaft Sprocket-to-Camshaft Bolt (M20 & M40 Engines) - 65Nm
Flange to Camshaft (M30 Engine) - 145Nm
Crankshaft Pulley Bolts - 22Nm
Crankshaft Hub Bolt/Nut (M10 Engine) - 190Nm
Crankshaft Hub Bolt/Nut (M10 Engine) - 410Nm

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Crankshaft Hub Bolt/Nut (M10 Engine) - 440Nm

Crankshaft Hub Bolt/Nut (M10 Engine) - 310Nm
Cylinder Head Bolts M10 - 60Nm, wait 15mins & tighten additional 33 then another 25 with engine at normal working temperature.
Cylinder Head Bolts M20 (Hex-Head) - 40Nm, wait 15mins & tighten to 60Nm then another 25 with engine at normal working temperature.
Cylinder Head Bolts M20 (Torx Head) - 30Nm, wait 15mins & tighten additional 90 then another 90 with engine at normal working temperature.
Cylinder Head Bolts M30 (up to & in '87) - 60Nm, wait 15mins & tighten additional 33 then another 25 with engine at normal working temperature.
Cylinder Head Bolts M30 (from '88) - 60Nm, wait 15mins & tighten to 80Nm then another 35 with engine at normal working temperature.
Cylinder Head Bolts M40 & M42 - 30Nm, wait 15mins & tighten additional 90 then another 90 with engine at normal working temperature.
BMW recommend replacing head bolts each time they're removed.
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts (M8 Bolts) - 22Nm
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts (M7 Bolts) - 15Nm
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts (M6 Bolts) - 10Nm
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts (M6 Bolts) - 10Nm
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts (M6 Bolts) - 15Nm
Flywheel Bolts (Manual Transmission) - 105Nm
Flywheel Bolts (Auto Transmission) - 120Nm
Intermediate Shaft Sprocket Bolt (M20 Engine) - 60Nm
Sump to Block Bolts - 9 to 11Nm
Oil Pump Bolts (except M40 Engine) - 22Nm
Oil Pump Sprocket Bolts (M10 & M30 Engines) - 10Nm
Oil Pump Cover Plate to Engine Bolts (M20 & M40 Engines) (M6 Bolts) - 10Nm
Oil Pump Cover Plate to Engine Bolts (M20 & M40 Engines) (M8 Bolts) - 22Nm
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer to Block Bolts (M6 Bolts) - 9Nm
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer to Block Bolts (M6 Bolts) - 22Nm
Main Bearing Cap to Block Bolts (M40 Engine) - 20Nm then angle-tighten 50
Main Bearing Cap to Block Bolts (All Other Engines) - 60Nm
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts/Nuts (M10 & M30 Engine) - 55Nm
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts/Nuts (M20 & M40 Engine) - 20Nm then angle-tighten 70
Camshaft Bearing Caps (M40 Engine) - 10Nm
Intermediate Shaft Sprocket-to-Shaft Bolt (M20 Engine) - 60Nm
Oil Supply Tube bolt(s) (M6 normal & M8 banjo) - 10Nm
Oil Supply Tube bolt(s) (M5) - 5Nm
BMW recommend replacing main bearing bolts each time they're removed.

Cooling System
Drain plug for coolant on engine block - 25Nm
Mechanical Cooling Fan Clutch to Water Pump nut - 40Nm
Mechanical Cooling Fan to Clutch Bolts - 10Nm
Water Pump Bolts (M6 Bolts) - 10Nm
Water Pump Bolts (M8 Bolts) - 22Nm
Thermostat Housing Bolts - 10Nm

Fueling System
Carburetor Mountings - 10Nm
Fuel Pump to Cylinder Head - 12Nm
Throttle Body nuts/bolts - 19 to 26Nm

Transmission
Manual
Output Shaft Flange Nut (ZF Transmission) - 100Nm
Output Shaft Flange Nut (Getrag Transmission) - 170Nm then loosen completely and then tighten to 120Nm
Transmission to Engine Hex Bolts (M8) - 22 to 27Nm
Transmission to Engine Hex Bolts (M10) - 47 to 51Nm
Transmission to Engine Hex Bolts (M12) - 66 to 82Nm
Transmission to Engine Torx Bolts (M8) - 20 to 24Nm
Transmission to Engine Torx Bolts (M10) - 38 to 47Nm
Transmission to Engine Torx Bolts (M12) - 64 to 80Nm
Flywheel Bolts (Manual Transmission) - 105Nm
Transmission Rear Support Nut - 22 to 24 Nm

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Rubber Mountings - 43 to 48Nm

Manual Transmission Sump Plug - 40 to 60Nm

Auto
Transmission to Engine Hex Bolts (M8) - 24Nm
Transmission to Engine Hex Bolts (M10) - 45Nm
Transmission to Engine Hex Bolts (M12) - 82Nm
Transmission to Engine Torx Bolts (M8) - 21Nm
Transmission to Engine Torx Bolts (M10) - 42Nm
Transmission to Engine Torx Bolts (M12) - 63Nm
Transmission Rear Support to Body - 21Nm
Torque Convertor to Driveplate (M8) - 26Nm
Torque Convertor to Driveplate (M10) - 49Nm
Transmission Reinforcement Plate - 23Nm
Output Shaft Flange Nut - 100Nm
Fluid Cooler Lines - 35Nm
Fluid Filler Tube to Transmission Sump (3 HP 22) - 100 to 110Nm
Fluid Filler Tube to Transmission Sump (4 HP 22 H/EH) - 98Nm
Flywheel Bolts (Auto Transmission) - 120Nm
Automatic Transmission Sump Bolts (3 Speed) - 8 to 9Nm
Automatic Transmission Sump Bolts (4 Speed) - 5 to 7Nm
Auto Transmission Sump Plug - 16Nm

Clutch & Driveline

Clutch Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts - 22Nm
Clutch Slave Cylinder Bolts - 22Nm
Pressure Plate to Flywheel Bolts - 24Nm
Prop Shaft: Center UJ Yoke Mounting Bolt - 97Nm
Prop Shaft: Center Bearing Mounting Bolt - 21Nm
Prop Shaft: Splined Section Clamping Sleeve - 10Nm
Prop Shaft: Rear UJ to Final Drive Flange (Nyloc Nut) - 64Nm
Prop Shaft: Rear UJ to Final Drive Flange (Ribbed Nut) - 90Nm
Prop Shaft: Flexi Coupling to Transmission Flange (M10 Bolts, Grade 8.8) - 48Nm
Prop Shaft: Flexi Coupling to Transmission Flange (M10 Bolts, Grade 10.9) - 64Nm

Prop Shaft: Flexi Coupling to Transmission Flange (M12 Bolts, Grade 8.8) - 81Nm
Prop Shaft: Flexi Coupling to Transmission Flange (M12 Bolts, Grade 10.9) -
100Nm
Driveshaft (M10 Bolt without locking teeth) - 83Nm
Driveshaft (M10 Bolt with locking teeth, Allen Type) - 96Nm
Driveshaft (M10 Bolt with locking teeth, Torx Type) - 100Nm
Driveshaft (M8 Bolt with locking teeth) - 64Nm
Driveshaft (M12 Bolts) - 110Nm
Driveshaft Nut - 200Nm
Pinion Shaft Flange Nut (M20 Bolts) - 185Nm MAX, make alignment marks before undoing and don't tighten past these.
Pinion Shaft Flange Nut (M22 Bolts) - 210Nm MAX, make alignment marks before undoing and don't tighten past these.

Braking
Front Caliper guide (mounting) Bolts - 30 to 35Nm
Front Caliper Bracket to Strut Housing Bolts - 123Nm
Rear Caliper guide (mounting) Bolts - 30 to 35Nm
Rear Caliper Bracket to Trailing Arm Bolts - 67Nm
Brake Hose to Caliper Fitting - 14 to 17Nm
Master Cylinder to Servo Nuts - 24Nm
Brake Servo Mounting Nuts - 22 to 24Nm
Wheel Bolts - 100Nm

Suspension
Front Suspension
Strut Damper Rod Nut (External Hex) - 65Nm
Strut Damper Rod Nut (Internal Hex) - 44Nm
Strut Cartridge Threaded Collar - 130Nm
Strut Upper Mounting Nuts - 22Nm

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Front Control Arm to Steering Knuckle Balljoint Nut - 64Nm

Front Control Arm to Subframe Balljoint Nut - 83Nm
Front Control Arm Bush Bracket Bolts - 41Nm
Front Hub Nut - 290Nm
Anti-roll Bar to Connecting Link Bolt - 41Nm
Anti-roll Bar Mounting Brackets to Subframe - 22Nm
Anti-roll Bar Connecting Link to Bracket - 22Nm
Anti-roll Bar Connecting Link Bracket to Control Arm - 41Nm

Rear Suspension
Rear Shock Absorber to Upper Mounting Bracket - 12 to 15Nm
Rear Shock Absorber to Trailing Arm - 71 to 85Nm
Trailing Arm to Lower Mounting - 71 to 85Nm
Trailing Arm to Anti-roll Bar - 22 to 23Nm
Rear Hub Nut - 249Nm (M3 is 300Nm)

Steering System
Steering Wheel Retaining Nut - 79Nm
Steering Column Universal Joint Pinch Bolt - 22Nm
Steering Gear to Subframe Mounting Bolts - 41Nm
Track Rod End to Steering Arm Nut - 37Nm
Track Rod End Clamping Bolt - 14Nm
Steering Linkage Balljoints - 37Nm
Please note: This is still Work in Progress*

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