32 13 Power Steering Gear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 535i, 2009 BMW 535i, and 2008 BMW 535i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION (POWER STEERING GEAR)
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6AZ Ring nut | E30 | with 2.5 mm dia. wire | 120 Nm | |
| E30 | with 3.5 mm dia. wire | 150 Nm | ||
| 7AZ Valve housing to case | E30 | 18 Nm | ||
| 8AZ Pressure piece cover | E30 | 18 Nm | ||
| 9AZ Internal lines to steering gear | E30 | M10 | 10 Nm | |
| E30 / E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E67 | M12 | 20 Nm | ||
| E65 / E66 | M12 | 30 Nm | ||
| E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 | M18 | 25 Nm | ||
| E65 / E66 | M18 | 60 Nm | ||
| 10AZ Coupling bolt with hexagon socket | E34 (AWD) | 20 Nm | ||
| 11AZ Pipe (pipe cringe) to steering gear | E30 / E36 | 8 Nm | ||
| 12AZ Servotronic converter to power steering gear | E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E65 / E66 / E67 / E83 | 3 Nm |