Torque Specifications: 3-Series

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 3-Series
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (3-SERIES)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Control Arm Bracket To Engine Carrier 44 (59)
Control Arm-To-Spring Strut 48 (65)
Control Arm-To-Steering Knuckle 48 (65)
Front Axle Support-To-Engine Support
10 mm Bolts 35 (47)
12 mm Bolts
8.8 Thread 57 (77)
10.9 Thread 81 (110)
12.9 Thread 77 (105)
Reinforcement Plate-To-Front Axle Support 44 (59)(1)
Rod-To-Mount 47 (64)
Spring Strut Mount-To-Wheel Arch
18 mm 18 (24)
21 mm 25 (34)
Stabilizer Bracket Bolts 16 (22)
Stabilizer Link-To-Stabilizer 48 (65)
Steering Gear-To-Front Axle Carrier 31 (42)
Steering Knuckle-To-Spring Strut 60 (81)
Tie Rod Clamping Nut 10 (14)
Tie Rod End Nut 48 (65)
Wheel Hub Collar Nut 214 (290)
Wheel Lug Bolts 81-96 (110-130)
(1) Torque Angle 90 Degrees Plus 30 Degrees.
RENDER: 1.0x

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