Ball Joints - Upper and Lower Torque Specs

for 1997 BMW 318i 1.8L I4 · RWD

Units

5 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

New cotter pin

71 lb-ft · 97 Nm

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

62 lb-ft · 84 Nm

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Control Arm Bolts

Critical

90 lb-ft · 122 Nm

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Pinch Bolt

Critical

New bolt

43 lb-ft · 58 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

95 lb-ft · 129 Nm

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