BMW 535i (E39) Torque Specifications
Back to 5 Series (E39)Engine code: 35 8S 2
Power: 180 kW (245hp) @ 5800 rpm
Production years: 1997-2003
Cylinder Head
Renew bolts: Yes
Tighten bolts in the following stages:
- 30 Nm
- 80°
- 80°
Engine Torque Specs
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Main bearings | Renew bolts/nuts: Yes Use new bolts. M8 = 20 Nm + 45° M10 = 20 Nm + 70° M11 = 20 Nm + 100°. |
| Big end bearings | Renew bolts/nuts: Yes Stage 1: 5 Nm Stage 2: 20 Nm+80° |
| 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 | 105 Nm/ Drive plate Use new bolts. AT = 120 Nm. |
| Clutch pressure plate | Use new bolts. M8 - 8.8 = 25 Nm M8 - 10.9 = 34 Nm |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt | Crankshaft pulley Use new bolt and tighten in the following stages: 100 Nm 60° 60° 30°. |
| Camshaft sprocket/gear | 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 | Use new nuts. M6 = 10 Nm M7 = 15 Nm M8 = 23 Nm. |
| Spark plugs | 30 Nm |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) | 55 Nm |
| Knock sensor (KS) | 20 Nm |
Chassis Tightening Torques
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Front hub | 110 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Rear hub | Use new nuts. Lightly oil contact surface. M22 = 200 Nm M24 = 250 Nm M27 = 300 Nm |
| Steering track rod end | 65 Nm |
| Brake disc to hub (Front) | 16 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier (Front) | 30 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub (Front) | 110 Nm |
| Brake disc to hub (Rear) | 16 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier (Rear) | 30 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub (Rear) | 67 Nm |
| Back plate to hub (Rear) | 65 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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