33 33 Rear Axle Suspension
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR AXLE SUSPENSION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Rubber mount to rear axle carrier | E21, E23 | 95 Nm | ||
| E21, E24, E28 | 40 Nm | |||
| 2AZ Stud to body | E36 | 120 Nm | ||
| E36/Z3/ Compact | 127 Nm | |||
| E46, E85, E86 | 90 Nm | |||
| 3AZ Rear axle carrier with rubber mounts to body | E36, E46, E83, E85, E86 | M12x 1.5 | 77 Nm | |
| E36 | M14x 1.5 | 140 Nm | ||
| E38 | 127 Nm | |||
| E39, E52, E53 | 163 Nm | |||
| E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67 | 165 Nm | |||
| 4AZ Rear rubber mount to body | E32, E34 | M10 | Thread free from oil and grease Secure with Loctite No. 270 | 45 Nm |
| 5AZ Rear axle carrier to rear rubber mount | E32, E34 | M12 | 77 Nm | |
| 6AZ Fixing, rubber mount/rear axle carrier, front | E67 | 8 Nm |