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2001 BMW 528I

2.8L I6 M52•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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Steering Shaft - Intermediate Torque Specs

for 2001 BMW 528i 2.8L I6 M52 · RWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Power Steering Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Rack Bolts

Critical

79 lb-ft · 107 Nm

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Rack Mounting Bolts

Critical

79 lb-ft · 107 Nm

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Tie Rod End Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin

42 lb-ft · 57 Nm

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Tie Rod Nut

Critical

42 lb-ft · 57 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

105 lb-ft · 142 Nm

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