Use new oil dipstick tube sealing
O-ring.
Fill engine with oil as described in
020 Maintenance
.
After adding engine oil, start and
run engine. Raise engine speed to
2,500 rpm until oil pressure
warning lamp goes out (about 5
seconds).
Note:
BMW does not recommend a front end
alignment following this procedure.
Tightening torques
Control arm ball
joint to suspension
subframe
90 Nm (66 ft-lb)
Front subframe to frame rails (M12,
use new bolts)
8.8 grade
77 Nm (57 ft-lb)
10.9 grade
110 Nm (81
ft-lb)
12.9 grade
105 Nm (77
ft-lb)
Front end reinforcement to frame rails
or suspension subframe (M10, use
new bolts)
Initial torque
59 Nm (44 ft-lb)
Torque angle
90° + 30°
Stabilizer bar to
frame rail (M8 nut)
22 Nm (16 ft-lb)
Steering column
universal joint
clamping screw
(M8 bolt, use new
bolt)
22 Nm (16 ft-lb)
Lubrication System
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