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1999 BMW 323I E46

2.5L I6 M52TU•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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drivetrain

CV Axles - Front Pair Torque Specs

for 1999 BMW 323i E46 2.5L I6 M52TU · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

New nut, stake

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

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