BMW M5 (F10/F11) Torque Specifications
Back to 5 Series (F10/F11)Engine code: S63 B44B
Power: 412 kW (560hp) @ 6000 rpm
Production years: 2011-2017
Cylinder Head
Renew bolts: Yes
Do not remove bolt coating.
Apply Three bond 1209 or equivalent to cylinder block, cylinder head and timing cover mating surfaces fig 1.A.
Tighten bolts in the following stages:
- 30 Nm
- 90°
- 140°
- M8=23 Nm
Engine Torque Specs
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Main bearings | Use new bolts. Do not remove bolt coating. Slacken off support sleeves fig 1.A. Tighten bolts in the following stages: M11 x 99 mm (inner bolts) = 20 Nm M11 x 99 mm (inner bolts) = 115° M8 x 70 mm (centre bolts) = 10 Nm M8 x 70 mm (centre bolts) = 55° Support sleeve to block = 6 Nm Support sleeve bolt (outer bolt) = 10 Nm Support sleeve bolt (outer bolt) = 45°  |
| Big end bearings | Renew bolts/nuts: Yes When fitting new connecting rods tighten bolts as follows: 5 Nm 20 Nm 30 Nm 75° Vacuum clean off connecting rod mating surfaces. When re-fitting existing connecting rods use new bolts and tighten as follows: 5 Nm 20 Nm 30 Nm 75° Slacken off 180° 5 Nm 20 Nm 30 Nm 75° Slacken off 180° 5 Nm 20 Nm 30 Nm 75° Slacken off 180° 5 Nm 20 Nm 30 Nm 75° |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 24 Nm M6=10 Nm |
| Sump bolts | Upper sump: M8 x 25/45 mm = 27 Nm (Use new bolts.) M6 x 25 mm = 10 Nm Lower sump: M6 x 25 mm = 10 Nm |
| Sump drain bolt | 25 Nm |
| Flywheel/driveplate | 120 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Clutch pressure plate | 15 Nm+90° Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt | Use new bolt. Lubricate mating surface. Tighten bolt in the following stages: 100 Nm 60° 60° 60° |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts | 40 Nm |
| Camshaft sprocket/gear | Use new bolts. Apply copper anti-seize grease to mating surfaces of bolts. Tighten bolts in the following stages: 5 Nm 30 Nm 90° |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | 10 Nm |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | 10 Nm |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | M8 = 22 Nm M7 = 15 Nm M6 = 10 Nm. |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | 25 Nm+45° Use new nuts. |
| Exhaust downpipe to manifold | 21 Nm |
| Water pump | 10 Nm |
| Spark plugs | 23±3 Nm |
| Fuel rail | 10 Nm |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor | 8 Nm |
| Camshaft position (CMP) sensor | 8 Nm |
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | 16 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. |
| Knock sensor (KS) | 22 Nm |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 22 Nm |
| Oil filter | Lubricate seal contact surface. Tighten in the following stages: 30 Nm Slacken off 180° 40 Nm |
Chassis Tightening Torques
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | Use new bolts. M12 x 1,25 x 45 = 20 Nm + 120 Nm + 90° M12 x 1,5 x 45 = 80 Nm + 90° Ensure wheel bearing is used with the correct bolts to prevent damage to wheel bearing. |
| Rear hub | 50 Nm+155° Use new bolt and spring. |
| Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | 100 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Steering wheel | 62 Nm |
| Steering rack/box mounting | 100 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/carrier to hub (Front) | 95 Nm |
| Brake disc to hub (Rear) | 16 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Brake caliper to carrier (Rear) | 35 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub (Rear) | 110 Nm |
| Back plate to hub (Rear) | 12 Nm Use new nuts/bolts. |
| ABS sensor (Front) | 8 Nm |
| ABS sensor (Rear) | 8 Nm |
| Road wheels | 140 Nm Lightly coat mating surfaces between wheel centre hole and hub (use grease). Do NOT lubricate bolts. To remove or install wheels for models with ceramic discs use a wheel lift to prevent disc damage. |
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