31 31 Spring Struts
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - SPRING STRUTS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Support bearing/adapter (for rough road package) to body/adapter | E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93 | M8 | Replace nuts | 34 Nm |
| 2AZ | Spring strut shock absorber to support bearing | E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93 | M12 | Replace nut | 64 Nm |
| 3AZ | Spring strut shock absorber to pivot mount | E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93 | M12 | Replace nut | 81 Nm |
| E84/Allrad | M12 | Replace nut | 100 Nm | ||
| E92/E90/E93/S65 | M10 | Replace nut | 45 Nm | ||