drivetrainDifferential Cover Gasket Torque Specsfor 2005 BMW M3 3.2L I6 S54 · RWDUnitslb-ftNm8 fastenersSeqComponentTorqueAngle—Axle NutCriticalUse new nut, stake after180 lb-ft · 244 Nm——Cover Screws8 lb-ft · 11 Nm——CV BoltsCritical45 lb-ft · 61 Nm——CV Joint BoltsCritical45 lb-ft · 61 Nm——Differential Cover BoltsCriticalApply RTV sealant25 lb-ft · 34 Nm——Driveshaft BoltsCritical55 lb-ft · 75 Nm——Mounting Bolts20 lb-ft · 27 Nm——Wheel Lug NutsCritical100 lb-ft · 136 Nm—📝 Suggest a correction to this torque spec