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2016 BMW X3 XDRIVE35I

3.0L I6 Turbo N55•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

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drivetrain

Rear Differential Torque Specs

for 2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 3.0L I6 Turbo N55 · AWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

58 lb-ft · 79 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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