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2004 BMW 330XI E46

3.0L I6 M54 AWD•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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drivetrain

Differential Rebuild - Front Torque Specs

for 2004 BMW 330xi E46 3.0L I6 M54 AWD · RWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

189 lb-ft · 256 Nm

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Cover Bolts

Critical

RTV sealant

26 lb-ft · 36 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Drain Plug

Critical

New washer

32 lb-ft · 43 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

58 lb-ft · 79 Nm

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Fill Plug

Critical

32 lb-ft · 43 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

105 lb-ft · 142 Nm

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