2011-2017 BMW X3 Upper Control Arm Torque Specs

3.0L Turbo I6

Applies to 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 BMW X3

Labor Time:2 hours

Torque Values (7 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	93	68	—
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Mounting Bolts	28	21	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	121	89	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	142	105	—

The primary torque specification for upper control arm on a 2011-2017 BMW X3 is 93 Nm (68 lb-ft).

There are 7 torque specifications for upper control arm on the 2011-2017 BMW X3 3.0L Turbo I6, covering all related fasteners and components.