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1997 BMW M3

3.2L I6 S52RWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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maintenance

Differential Service Torque Specs

for 1997 BMW M3 3.2L I6 S52 · RWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Bracket Bolts
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Connector Bolts
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Cover Bolts
Critical
RTV sealant
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Drain Plug
Critical
New washer
30 lb-ft · 41 Nm
Fill Plug
Critical
30 lb-ft · 41 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Sensor Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
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