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2012 BMW X3

3.0L Turbo I6AWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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drivetrain

Wheel Bearing Hub - Front Torque Specs

for 2012 BMW X3 3.0L Turbo I6 · AWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
ABS Sensor Bolt
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Axle Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin or stake nut
184 lb-ft · 250 Nm
Axle Nut (Collar Nut)
Critical
⚠️ CRITICAL: 420 Nm. Requires heavy duty torque wrench.
310 lb-ft · 420 Nm
Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front
Critical
Threadlocker recommended
88 lb-ft · 120 Nm
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
CV Bolts
Critical
47 lb-ft · 64 Nm
Hub Bolts
Critical
79 lb-ft · 107 Nm
Mounting Bolts
21 lb-ft · 28 Nm
Wheel Bearing Hub Bolts
Critical
Apply threadlocker if specified
81 lb-ft · 110 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
105 lb-ft · 142 Nm
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