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1999 BMW M3

3.2L I6 S52•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque3799 Fluid7 DTC649 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls1

steering

Idler Arm Torque Specs

for 1999 BMW M3 3.2L I6 S52 · RWD

Units

9 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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