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1997 BMW 850I E31

5.0L V12 M70RWDAUTOMATICgas
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suspension

Ball Joint - Lower Torque Specs

for 1997 BMW 850i E31 5.0L V12 M70 · RWD
Units

7 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Castle Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
90 lb-ft · 122 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
New cotter pin
94 lb-ft · 127 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
81 lb-ft · 110 Nm
Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
Critical
Use new bolt
54 lb-ft · 73 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
119 lb-ft · 161 Nm
Pinch Bolt
Critical
New bolt
56 lb-ft · 76 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
120 lb-ft · 163 Nm
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