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BMW E36 Common Torque Specifications (Maintenance & DIY Jobs)
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All Variants (1992–1999) — M50, M52, S52, M42, M44 | department69.com
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Covers: 318i/318is/318ti (M42/M44) | 323i (M52B25) | 325i (M50/M50TU) | 328i (M52B28) | M3 US (S52) | M3 Euro (S50)
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VARIANT QUICK REFERENCE
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VariantYears
Engine Code
DisplacementNotes
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318i / 318is / 318ti1992–1999
M42B18 / M44B19
1.8/1.9L 4-cylNo VANOS. Check engine code before ordering plugs.
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323i / 323is / 323iC1995–1998M52B252.5L straight-6Single VANOS (intake cam only).
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325i / 325is / 325iC1992–1995
M50B25 / M50TUB25
2.5L straight-6M50 (no VANOS, pre-1994) → M50TU (single VANOS).
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328i / 328is / 328iC1996–1999M52B282.8L straight-6Double VANOS (intake + exhaust). Most popular 6-cyl.
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M3 (US)1996–1999S52B323.2L straight-6No VANOS. 240 hp. Higher clamping specs on some fasteners.
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M3 (Euro)1993–1999
S50B30 / S50B32
3.0/3.2L str-6Rare in North America. ITBs; different plug spec.
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SHEETS IN THIS WORKBOOK
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Sheet NameContents
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Wheels & TiresLug bolts — 74 ft-lbs / 100 Nm — all E36 variants
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Engine — Oil ServiceDrain plug 18 ft-lbs/25 Nm | Filter housing 18 ft-lbs/25 Nm
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Engine — Plugs & CoolingSpark plugs, water pump, thermostat — M50/M52/S52 & M42/M44
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Engine — VANOS & HeadVANOS banjo bolt 22 ft-lbs/30 Nm | Head bolt TTY sequences
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DrivetrainEngine mounts, gearbox drain/fill, differential — all variants
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BrakesFront carrier 81 ft-lbs / 110 Nm | Rear carrier 48 ft-lbs / 65 Nm
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Suspension Front9 front suspension fasteners — MacPherson strut + wishbone/thrust arm
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Suspension Rear8 rear suspension fasteners — semi-trailing arm, diff mounts
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Hub & Axle Nuts221 ft-lbs / 300 Nm — all four corners, all variants
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⚠️ Always verify against your Bentley E36 Service Manual or BMW TIS before wrenching. Values cross-referenced from BimmerFest, Pelican Parts, FCP Euro, Condor Speed Shop, R3VLimited, and workshop-manuals.com. Proceed at your own risk.
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Source: department69.com/articles/bmw-e36-common-torque-specifications-maintenance-and-diy-jobs
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