BMW M5 (E60/E61) Torque Specifications
Back to 5 Series (E60/E61)Engine code: S85 B50A
Power: 373 kW (507hp) @ 7750 rpm
Production years: 2004-2010
Cylinder Head
Renew bolts: Yes
Tighten bolts in the following stages:
- 40 Nm
- 90°
- 90°
- M6=8 Nm
Engine Torque Specs
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Main bearings | Renew bolts/nuts: No Clean and lubricate bolt threads. Bedplate to engine block - tighten bolts in the following stages: 1-2 = 8 Nm 3-12 = 8 Nm 13-24 = 30 Nm + 130° 1-12:→2008 (M8 x 94) = 15 Nm + 100° 2008→ (M9 x 97) = 15 Nm + 130° 25-47 = 5 Nm + 90° 48-50 = 5 Nm + 60° 51-52 = 15 Nm If renewing bolts 13-24, the following sequence replaces step 3: 13-24 = 30 Nm + 130° Slacken off 360° 13-24 = 30 Nm + 130° Slacken off 360° 13-24 = 30 Nm + 130° Use Loctite 193140 sealant and inject it into bedplate/engine block joints. Allow sealant to flow out both sides, remove excess and apply Loctite 17100 hardener to seal off.  |
| Big end bearings | Renew bolts/nuts: Yes Use new bolts. 6 Nm 20 Nm + 130° Slacken off 360° 6 Nm 20 Nm + 130° Slacken off 360° 6 Nm 20 Nm + 130° |
| Sump drain bolt | 25 Nm 03.2007→ = 2 drain bolts fitted |
| Flywheel/driveplate | 105 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Clutch pressure plate | 11±1 Nm Use new bolts. ZNS bolts = 15 Nm + 25° |
| 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): 25 Nm 60 Nm 40° 40° |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | 13 Nm |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | 15 Nm M6=10 Nm |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | M8 = 22 Nm M7 = 15 Nm M6 = 10 Nm. |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | 25 Nm |
| Exhaust downpipe to manifold | 27 Nm |
| Spark plugs | 23±3 Nm |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor | 10 Nm |
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | 14 Nm |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) | 50 Nm Coat threads with high temperature lubricant (BMW part No. 83-23-2-158-852). High temperature lubricant must not enter slots on lambda sensor. |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 27 Nm |
| Oil filter | 25 Nm Oil filter drain plug = 10 Nm |
Chassis Tightening Torques
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | 110 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Rear hub | Use new nuts. Lightly oil contact surface of nut. E60 (M27) = 300 Nm E61 (M27) = 420 Nm |
| Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | Use new bolts. E60 = 30 Nm + 90° E61 = 100 Nm |
| Steering wheel | 63 Nm |
| Steering rack/box mounting | 56 Nm+90° Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Steering track rod end | 165 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Brake disc to hub (Front) | 16 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Brake caliper to carrier (Front) | 33±2 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub (Front) | 110 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Brake disc to hub (Rear) | 16 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Brake caliper to carrier (Rear) | 33±2 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub (Rear) | 110 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Back plate to hub (Rear) | 12 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| ABS sensor (Front) | 9 Nm |
| ABS sensor (Rear) | 9 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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