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1992 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

drivetrain

Differential Rebuild - Rear Torque Specs

for 1992 BMW 540i 4.0L V8 M60 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

207 lb-ft · 281 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

207 lb-ft · 281 Nm

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Cover Bolts

Critical

RTV sealant

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 70 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 71 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Drain Plug

Critical

New washer

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

63 lb-ft · 85 Nm

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Fill Plug

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

115 lb-ft · 156 Nm

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