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1999 BMW 323I E46

2.5L I6 M52TU•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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Steering Shaft - Upper Torque Specs

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

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Power Steering Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Rack Bolts

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

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Rack Mounting Bolts

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

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Tie Rod End Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

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Tie Rod Nut

Critical

40 lb-ft · 54 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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