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2003 BMW X5 4.6IS E53

4.6L V8 M62TU•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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Tie Rod Assembly Torque Specs

for 2003 BMW X5 4.6is E53 4.6L V8 M62TU · AWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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Power Steering Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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Rack Bolts

Critical

94 lb-ft · 127 Nm

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Rack Mounting Bolts

Critical

94 lb-ft · 127 Nm

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Tie Rod End Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin

50 lb-ft · 68 Nm

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Tie Rod Lock Nut

Critical

After alignment

63 lb-ft · 85 Nm

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Tie Rod Nut

Critical

50 lb-ft · 68 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

125 lb-ft · 169 Nm

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