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1998 BMW 750I

5.4L V12 M73•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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drivetrain

Differential Rebuild - Rear Torque Specs

for 1998 BMW 750i 5.4L V12 M73 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

225 lb-ft · 305 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

225 lb-ft · 305 Nm

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Cover Bolts

Critical

RTV sealant

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

56 lb-ft · 76 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

56 lb-ft · 76 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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Drain Plug

Critical

New washer

38 lb-ft · 51 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

69 lb-ft · 94 Nm

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Fill Plug

Critical

38 lb-ft · 51 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

125 lb-ft · 169 Nm

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