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1996 BMW 318IS E36

1.8L I4RWDAUTOMATICgas
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suspension

Trailing Arm Bushing Torque Specs

for 1996 BMW 318is E36 1.8L I4 · RWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
62 lb-ft · 84 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
62 lb-ft · 84 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with weight on wheels
90 lb-ft · 122 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
90 lb-ft · 122 Nm
Mounting Bolts
19 lb-ft · 26 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
81 lb-ft · 110 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
81 lb-ft · 109 Nm
Sway Bar Link
Critical
43 lb-ft · 58 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
95 lb-ft · 129 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
Torque in star pattern
95 lb-ft · 129 Nm
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