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1991 BMW 540I

4.0L V8 M60•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor596 Torque4730 Fluid7 DTC0 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls1

steering

Power Steering Reservoir Torque Specs

for 1991 BMW 540i 4.0L V8 M60 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Cover Screws

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Power Steering Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Rack Bolts

Critical

86 lb-ft · 117 Nm

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Rack Mounting Bolts

Critical

86 lb-ft · 117 Nm

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Tie Rod End Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin

46 lb-ft · 62 Nm

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Tie Rod Nut

Critical

46 lb-ft · 62 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

115 lb-ft · 156 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

115 lb-ft · 156 Nm

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