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E46 M3 (2001-2006) Engine: S54 - Max Hp: 333 hp at 7,900 rpm / 262 lb/ft at 4,900 rpm Total Produced: 45,000+ - Years Produced: 2001 to 2006. |
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Post E46 M3 torque spec's and I'll add them here.
Engine Oil drain plug: 18 ft-lbs Oil filter housing cap bolt: 24 ft-lbs Banjo bolt (side of valve cover): 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) Spark Plugs: 16 ft-lbs (22 Nm) Cam Bolts: 10.3 ft-lbs (14 Nm ) Chain Tensioner bolt: 32mm 51.6 ft-lb (70nm) Cylinder head bolts: E14 22.1 ft-lb (30nm)/90 degrees/90 degrees (see explanation in thread) Engine mounts: 37 ft-lbs (49 Nm) VANOS filter bolt: 20 ft-lbs Oil pan bolts - 8.8 grade - 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) 10.9 grade - 106 in-lbs (12 Nm) Tensioner: 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm) Idler Pulley: 33 ft. lbs (45 Nm) Harmonic balancer M12x110 bolts: 44 ft-lbs (60 Nm) then 50 degrees and 50 degrees Plastic ///M cover over valve cover: 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) Front Suspension/Brakes brake caliper mounting bracket to spindle: 81 ft-lbs (110 Nm) brake caliper guide pins: 22 ft-lbs (30 Nm) strut tower nuts: 25-26 ft-lbs (35 Nm) strut bar nuts: 18 ft-lbs (24Nm) lower strut slip-fit to kingpin/clamshell bolt: 60 ft-lbs (81 Nm) control arm ball joint: 66 ft-lbs (90 Nm) control arm at steering knuckle: (65 Nm) control arm bushing bracket: 44 ft-lbs (60 Nm) tierods: aluminum subframe brace/underplate: 43.5 ft-lbs plus 45-90 degree turn Rear Suspension/Differential rear trailing arm bracket to car body: 57 ft-lbs (77 Nm) rear trailing arm/rtab bushing thru bolt: 81 ft-lbs (if using stock rtab, tighten bushing bolt with trailing arm at proper angle to avoid bushing preload) rear shock mount upper bolts: 21 ft-lbs rear shock lower bolt: 74 ft-lbs (100 Nm) in loaded position rear lower control arm to trailing arm bolt: 81 ft-lbs (110 Nm) rear v-brace: 44 ft-lbs (59 Nm) + 90 degrees front subframe bolts: 81 ft-lbs (110 Nm) rear subframe bolts: 57 ft-lbs (77 Nm) 1 front diff mount bolt: 148 ft-lbs (200 Nm) 2 rear diff mount bolts: 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm) + 90 degrees Differential drain and fill plugs: - with o-ring - 44 ft-lbs (60 Nm) - with sealing washer - 48 ft-lbs (65 Nm) - type not specified - 52 ft-lbs (70 Nm) Transmission and Driveshaft guibo to transmission/driveshaft: M12 - 85 ft-lbs (115 Nm) center support bearing to body: 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm) driveshaft to differential flange: 52 ft-lbs (70 Nm) Transmission mounting Class 8.8: 2ea. M12x50 (12 & 1 o'clock positions looking fwd) - 65 ft-lbs 2ea. M12x90 (4 & 9 o'clock positions looking fwd) - 65 ft-lbs 3ea. M8x50 (5, 6 & 8 o'clock positions looking fwd) - 22 ft-lbs 2ea. M10x65 (starter bolts) - 40 ft-lbs 1ea. M6 Hex for shield (3 o'clock position looking fwd) - 'Goodntight' 7ft-lbs Exhaust Flange bolts from Section 2 to your muffler: 11ft-lbs (15Nm) Muffler hanger to muffler: 15ft-lbs (20Nm) Muffler hanger to chassis: 16ft-lbs (22Nm) Miscellaneous wheel bolts: 88 ft-lbs (120 Nm) steering coupler ET10 bolts: 16 ft-lbs (22 Nm) steering wheel locking nut: 46 ft-lbs (63 Nm) Cylinder head torque procedure: 1. Torque cylinder head bolts to 30 N-m in the following order: ![]() 2. Torque each bolt 90 degrees in the same order. 3. Torque each bolt 90 degrees one final time in the same order. ======================================= multiply ft-lbs by 1.356 to get N-m multiply N-m by 0.738 to get ft-lbs Last edited by m3 hal; Sat, Nov-12-2016 at 02:25:06 AM. |
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Last edited by Flow; Sun, Apr-10-2016 at 05:54:39 PM. |
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Hey everyone !
In addition to the torque spec thread that is stickied in this section, I thought I would do a little PDF files with the actual drawings and torque values. Easy to read, print, and have in the garage. Describing torques with this is a lot easier than writing the name of the actual part and torque value. Here you go for the download : DOWNLOAD (updated 2017/3/3) Please do not hesitate to comment for anything that could correct / make the file better ! Stay up to date ! Simple give me your email address using this link : http://goo.gl/forms/P19InSMaob and I will send you update warnings about the file ![]() ----------------------------------------------------- Change log Code:
2016 April 8 - Corrected drive shaft center bolt (connecting both parts) torque : 97 Nm with loctite - Corrected differential subframe front bolt tightening torque (90 Nm for the stud / 77 Nm for the nut) - Better display of transmission / guibo / propshaft connecting bolts torques - Corrected front reinforcement plate angle torque (90° +/- 30° and not 90°+30°) - Corrected front strut brace nuts torque (24 Nm instead of 40 Nm) - Corrected front top strut housing torque 2016 April 10 - Added information for main bearing screws - Added information for cylinder head screws - Added torque for sealer plug for rocker arm shaft - Added torque for 11111736005 bolt - Corrected header -> cylinder head bolt (15 Nm M7 as per TIS) - Corrected spark plug torque (23 ±3 Nm as per TIS instead of 25 Nm) - Corrected value for knock sensor to engine block torque - Corrected torque value for cranshaft pulse generator (9 Nm instead of 5 Nm) - Corrected value on holder on oil cooler line - Corrected value on headers to section 2 bolts (differentiation US version / Euro version) - Corrected clutch master cylinder to pedal assembly bolt torque - Corrected values for clutch hydraulic pipes coupling bolts - Added complete gearbox tightening torques information (including SMG specific torques) - Corrected reverse light switch (16 Nm instead of 20 Nm) - Corrected guibo to transmission output flange torque - Corrected stabilize link torque - Added steering column adjusment screw torque - Added steering colum sliding piece nut torque - Corrected torques on rear upper / lower control arms - Added door hinge and closing bar nuts torques - Added front impact absorber tightening torque - Corrected seat belt slider to body bolt torque 2016 August 23 - Added information about differential (Axle cap bolts + preload...) 2017 January 31 - Added lots of information for engine rebuild - Made a permanent link to latest version : http://sawashie.free.fr/M3/TorqueSpec/E46%20M3%20TORQUE%20SPECS%20LR.pdf Code:
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Wow, awesome work. Thanks for sharing it.
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Your awesome!! Thank you!!
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2001 M3, LSB 6spd, purchased 6/09 with 25K miles. ![]() Mods: Coyne Performance built ///M3, Carrillo, Mahle pistons ARP, Schrick 280/288, TTFS, CSL Airbox, CSL ECU, CSL MAP, CSL air rail, SuperSprint stepped, Larini exhaust, 3.91 gears, Pulleys, TCKline S/A coilovers, PowerFlex RTAB's, AKG Subframe, FCAB, Differential, Apex ARC-8's, Turner subframe reinforcement, Michelin PSS, Laser Interceptor, Coby Alcantara wheel, Beisan Vanos Fixes, Brembo BBK ![]() |
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You're welcome ! So many ressources here, that was something I can contribute to
![]() Just realized I did everything in Nm. Should I convert everything to Ft Lbs ? Would that be easier for american users ? |
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Awesome I love torques
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This is amazing for lack of better terms man..!!! I'm literally in the middle of a full engine rebuild and you have no idea how much you just helped me out !! Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk
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[] Euro Headers [] Euro Cats [] OEM Section 2 AR20[] B&B Exhaust [] AFE Stage 2 Interior: [] Led Interior [] DICE Module [] Auxilary 3.5 jack [] 4 channel Amp with component speakers.....and more Suspension/Handling: [] KW V3 [] Eibach F&R Sways [] Vibratechnics Tranny mount [] UUC RTAB [] Vibratechnics Motor Mount [] SSBL [] Turner Camber Plates [] 90A Akg Subframe Bushings [] Akg Differential Bushings [] Subframe Renforcement |
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![]() To convert to Ft Lbs, I can do that of course, but will need some time. It's late here now, and I need to get some sleep before a big day of work tomorrow. In the mean time : Nm x 0,737562149277 = Ft Lbs Nm x 8,85074610683 = Inch Lbs |
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Sure thing man!!! I can convert manually for now lol
Just let us know when you update it....Im sure you literally and single handedly saved many people lots of time doing research! Thanks again man! Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk
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[] Euro Headers [] Euro Cats [] OEM Section 2 AR20[] B&B Exhaust [] AFE Stage 2 Interior: [] Led Interior [] DICE Module [] Auxilary 3.5 jack [] 4 channel Amp with component speakers.....and more Suspension/Handling: [] KW V3 [] Eibach F&R Sways [] Vibratechnics Tranny mount [] UUC RTAB [] Vibratechnics Motor Mount [] SSBL [] Turner Camber Plates [] 90A Akg Subframe Bushings [] Akg Differential Bushings [] Subframe Renforcement |
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