26 11 Propeller Shaft Complete (4AZ-9AZ)
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PROPELLER SHAFT COMPLETE - TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4AZ Propeller shaft to drive flange (rear differential) | ||||
| Version, universal joint: >Compression nut | E36/E38/E39/E46/E52/E53/E60/E61/E63/E64/E65/E66/E83/E85 | M10 | Only finned nuts to higher tightening torque | 64 Nm |
| Version, universal joint: Torx bolt |
E36/E38/E39/E46/E52/E53/E60/E61/E63/E64/E65/E66/E83/E85 | M10 | 85 Nm | |
| Version, constant-velocity joint: Torx bolt |
E46 (M3)/E38/E39/E46/E60/E83 (M57TU) E63 (N52) | M10 | 70 Nm | |
| Version, constant-velocity joint: Compression nut |
E36/E38/E39/E46/E52/E53/E60/E61/E63/E64/E65/E66/E83/E85 | M8 | 32 Nm | |
| Compression nut | E36/E38/E39/E46/E52/E53/E60/E61/E63/E64/E65/E66/E83/E85 | M10 | 64 Nm | |
| Finned nut | E36/E38/E39/E46/E52/E53/E60/E61/E63/E64/E65/E66/E83/E85 | M8 | 43 Nm | |
| Finned nut | E36/E38/E39/E46/E52/E53/E60/E61/E63/E64/E65/E66/E83/E85 | M10 | 70 Nm | |
| ZNS screws and nuts, shiny zinc coating All versions with universal or constant-velocity joint |
Replace bolts and nuts Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail | |||
| E83/E85/E86/E87/E90/E91/E92/E93/E81/E82/E88 | M10-10.9 screw with ribbed teeth | Jointing torque | 40 Nm | |
| Torque angle | 45° | |||
| E92 M3 | M10 screw with ribbed teeth | Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |
| Torque angle | 90° | |||
| E46/E60/E61/E63/E64/E65/E66/E83/E85/E86/E81/E82/E87/E90/E91/E92/E93/E88 | M10 - 10.9 | Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |
| Torque angle | 90° | |||
| E90/E91/E92/E93/E81/E87/E82/E83/E88 | M12x5510.9 | Jointing torque | 55 Nm | |
| Torque angle | 90° | |||
| Screw with ribbed teeth | E85/M, E86/M | M10x46-10.9 | Replace screws and shims | 70 Nm |
| 5AZ Pivot to center propeller shaft journal with Loctite (Version without slide) | E36/E38/E39/E46/E52/E53/E60/E61/E63/E64/E65/E66/E83/E85/E86/E87/E90/E91/E92 | 97 Nm | ||
| 6AZ Centre mount to body | E36/E38/E39/E46/E52/E53/E60/E61/E63/E64/E65/E66/E83/E85/E86/E87/E90/E91/E92/E93/E70/E71/E81/E82/E88/E89 | 21 Nm | ||
| 7AZ Flexible disc to front axle differential | E53 | M10 - 10.9 | 60 Nm | |
| 8AZ Flexible disc on propeller shaft | E53 | M10 - 10.9 | 64 Nm | |
| 9AZ Front propeller shaft to transfer box/front differential ZNS screws and nuts, shiny zinc coating |
Replace bolts and nuts Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail | |||
| E60/E61/E90/E91/E92 | M8 | Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |
| Torque angle | 45° | |||
| E46 | M10 - 10.9 | Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |
| Torque angle | 45° | |||
| E53/E70/E71 | M10 - 12.9 | Jointing torque | 10 Nm | |
| Torque angle | 90° | |||
| E46 | M10x1.5 10.9 | Jointing torque | 5 Nm | |
| Torque angle | 90° | |||
| Universal joint | E70/E83/E71 | M10 - 10.9 | Jointing torque | 40 Nm |
| Torque angle | 45° |