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1997 BMW M3

3.0L I6 S50RWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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electrical

Alternator Torque Specs

for 1997 BMW M3 3.0L I6 S50 · RWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Alternator Mounting Bolts
Critical
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Alternator Pivot Bolt
Critical
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Battery Cable Nut
Critical
Disconnect battery first
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Battery Terminal Bolts
Critical
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Bracket Bolts
16 lb-ft · 22 Nm
Connector Screws
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
Ground Bolt
Critical
11 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Ground Strap Bolt
Critical
Clean contact surfaces
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
Tensioner Bolt
Critical
19 lb-ft · 26 Nm
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