Driveshaft - Rear Torque Specs

for 2003 BMW X5 3.0i E53 3.0L I6 M54 · AWD

Units

3 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Differential Pinion Yoke Nut

Critical

Use new nut, set pinion preload

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Driveshaft Flange Bolts

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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U-Joint Strap Bolts

Critical

Apply threadlocker

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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