BMW 3.2 M3 (E36) Torque Specifications
Back to 3 Series (E36)Engine code: 32 6S 1
Power: 236 kW (321hp) @ 7400 rpm
Production years: 1995-1999
Cylinder Head
Renew bolts: Yes
Tighten bolts in the following stages:
- 30 Nm
- 90°
- 90°
Engine Torque Specs
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Main bearings | Renew bolts/nuts: Yes Stage 1: 20 Nm Stage 2: 50° |
| Big end bearings | Renew bolts/nuts: Yes Stage 1: 5 Nm Stage 2: 20 Nm+70° |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 22 Nm |
| Sump bolts | M6 x 8.8 = 10 Nm M6 x 10.9 = 12 Nm. |
| Sump drain bolt | M12 = 25 Nm M18 = 30 Nm M22 = 60 Nm. |
| Flywheel/driveplate | Use new bolts and tighten to 105 Nm. |
| Clutch pressure plate | Use new bolts. M8 - 8.8 = 25 Nm M8 - 10.9 = 34 Nm |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts | Use new bolts. Pulley to vibration damper - 6 outer bolts (M8) = 22 Nm Vibration damper to crankshaft - 4 inner bolts (M12): 60 Nm 50° 50° |
| Camshaft sprocket/gear | M6 bolts = 10 Nm M7 bolts = 15 Nm. |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | M6 = 10 Nm M7 = 15 Nm M8 = 20 Nm. |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | M6 = 10 Nm M7 = 15 Nm. |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | M8 = 22 Nm M7 = 15 Nm M6 = 10 Nm. |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | 20 Nm |
| Exhaust downpipe to manifold | 30 Nm |
| Water pump | M6 = 10 Nm M7 = 15 Nm M8 = 22 Nm. M8 x 10.9 = 32 Nm |
| Spark plugs | 23±3 Nm |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor | 10 Nm |
| Camshaft position (CMP) sensor | 10 Nm |
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | 20 Nm |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) | 50 Nm |
| Knock sensor (KS) | 20 Nm |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 27 Nm |
Chassis Tightening Torques
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Front hub | 290 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Rear hub | Use new nuts. Lightly oil contact surface. M22 = 200 Nm M24 = 250 Nm M27 = 300 Nm |
| Steering wheel | 63 Nm |
| Steering rack/box mounting | 42 Nm |
| Steering track rod end | 37±3 Nm |
| Brake disc to hub (Front) | 16 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Brake caliper to carrier (Front) | 33±2 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub (Front) | 110 Nm |
| Brake disc to hub (Rear) | 16 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier (Rear) | 33±2 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub (Rear) | 65 Nm |
| Back plate to hub (Rear) | 65 Nm |
| ABS sensor (Front) | 8 Nm |
| ABS sensor (Rear) | 8 Nm |
| Road wheels | 120±10 Nm Lightly coat mating surfaces between wheel centre hole and hub (use grease). Do NOT lubricate bolts. |
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