31 50 Front Axle Differential
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FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION
| Application | Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Front axle final drive to engine oil pan | E30/E34 | 42 Nm | ||
| 2AZ | Oil filler plug | E30 | 53 Nm | ||
| E34 | 70 Nm | ||||
| 3AZ | Oil drain plug | E30 | 20 Nm | ||
| E34 | 70 Nm | ||||
| 4AZ | Pinion/ring gear to front axle final drive | E30 | 22 Nm | ||
| 5AZ | Bearing cap to front axle final drive | E30 | 22 Nm | ||
| 6AZ | Front axle final drive case bolts | E34 | 74 ± 4 Nm | ||
| 7AZ | Front axle final drive to engine oil pan | E46/E53 | 55 Nm | ||
| E60/E61 | 65 Nm | ||||
| E83 | M10 10.9 (with ribbed shim) | 65 Nm | |||
| E83 | M10 10.9 | 55 Nm | |||
| 8AZ | Oil filler/drain plug | E46/E53/E60/E61/E83 | 60 Nm | ||