M16 and M16 x 1.5 - MAXIMUM TIGHTENING TORQUE
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW Z8, 2002 BMW Z8, 2001 BMW Z8, and 2000 BMW Z8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (M16 AND M16 x 1.5)
| Application | Type | Thread | Tightening Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| M16 thread | yellow (ZN) | M16 8.8 | 200 Nm |
| silver (ZNS) | M16 8.8 | 160 Nm | |
| yellow (ZN) | M16 10.9 | 280 Nm | |
| silver (ZNS) | M16 10.9 | 235 Nm | |
| yellow (ZN) | M16 12.9 | 340 Nm | |
| silver (ZNS) | M16 12.9 | 260 Nm | |
| M16 x 1.5 thread | yellow (ZN) | M16 x 1.5 8.8 | 216 Nm |
| silver (ZNS) | M16 x 1.5 8.8 | 170 Nm | |
| yellow (ZN) | M16 x 1.5 10.9 | 303 Nm | |
| silver (ZNS) | M16 x 1.5 10.9 | 250 Nm | |
| yellow (ZN) | M16 x 1.5 12.9 | 364 Nm | |
| silver (ZNS) | M16 x 1.5 12.9 | 275 Nm |