31 12 Trailing arms and struts

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - TRAILING ARMS AND STRUTS

	Type	Thread	Tightening specifications	Dimension
1AZ Tension strut to front axle support	E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72	M12	Replace screw & nut TIGHTEN IN NORMAL POSITION
			Jointing torque	100 Nm
			Angle of rotation	90 °
2AZ Tension strut to swivel bearing	E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72		Replace nut	80 Nm
3AZ Lower wishbone to front axle support	E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72	M14	Replace nut TIGHTEN IN NORMAL POSITION	165 Nm
4AZ Lower wishbone to swivel bearing	E70, E70M / E71 E71M / E72	M14	Replace nut	80 Nm
5AZ Upper control arm to body	E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72	M10	Replace screw & nut TIGHTEN IN NORMAL POSITION
			Jointing torque	38 Nm
			Angle of rotation	90 °
6AZ Upper wishbone to swivel bearing	E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72	M10	Replace nut	56 Nm
7AZ Spring strut holder to lower control arm	E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72	M14	Replace screw & nut TIGHTEN IN NORMAL POSITION	165 Nm
8AZ Spring strut holder to spring strut shock absorber	E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72	M12	Replace screw	81 Nm