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2012 BMW X5 XDRIVE35I

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

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drivetrain

Differential Rebuild - Front Torque Specs

for 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i 3.0L I6 Turbo N55 · AWD

Units

8 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 Bolts

Critical

RTV sealant

26 lb-ft · 36 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Drain Plug

Critical

New washer

32 lb-ft · 43 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Fill Plug

Critical

32 lb-ft · 43 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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