11 24 CONNECTING ROD WITH BEARING (M550i xDrive 2018-2019, M550i xDrive 2020-2022)
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11 24 TIGHTENING TORQUE OVERVIEW
| Connecting rod bolts, for new connecting rod | ||
| M9x1.25 Screw. Suction off crack surfaces. |
1. Joining torque | 5 Nm |
| 2. Joining torque | 20 Nm | |
| 3. Joining torque | 30 Nm | |
| 4. Angle of rotation | 75° | |
| Screw connection, for new connecting rod bolts only | ||
| M9x1.25 Replace screws. Suction off crack surfaces. |
1. Tightening torque | 5 Nm |
| 2. Tightening torque | 20 Nm | |
| 3. Tightening torque | 30 Nm | |
| 4. Angle of rotation | 75° | |
| 5. Unscrew all bolts. | 180° | |
| 6. Tightening torque | 5 Nm | |
| 7. Tightening torque | 20 Nm | |
| 8. Tightening torque | 30 Nm | |
| 9. Angle of rotation | 75° | |
| 10. Unscrew all bolts. | 180° | |
| 11. Tightening torque | 5 Nm | |
| 12. Tightening torque | 20 Nm | |
| 13. Tightening torque | 30 Nm | |
| 14. Angle of rotation | 75° | |