32 13 Power Steering Gear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 550i, 2009 BMW 550i, and 2008 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
POWER STEERING GEAR - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| 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 |