335xi Ball Joint Bolt Torque

Blaze439 · 04-18-2018, 07:33 PM

Does anyone know the required torque spec for the two bolts that attach the ball joint to the front spindle on my XI? Can't seem to find it online or in the Bentley. Thanks!

frenchi · 04-19-2018, 01:22 AM

80nm to spindle and 100nm + 90 degrees to chassis.

Blaze439 · 04-19-2018, 05:12 AM

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80nm to spindle and 100nm + 90 degrees to chassis.

Im talking about the two smaller torx head bolts that bolt the ball joint to the spindle. The ball joint is slightly different on an XI meaning its not attached to the thrust arm.

frenchi · 04-19-2018, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Blaze439

Im talking about the two smaller torx head bolts that bolt the ball joint to the spindle. The ball joint is slightly different on an XI meaning its not attached to the thrust arm.

That’s the one i got XI also

Blaze439 · 04-19-2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by frenchi

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Originally Posted by Blaze439

Im talking about the two smaller torx head bolts that bolt the ball joint to the spindle. The ball joint is slightly different on an XI meaning its not attached to the thrust arm.

That's the one i got XI also

The two bolts shown here

blueloco · 04-19-2018, 09:00 PM

Those are M10 class 10.9. "Guide joint to swivel bearing" 60NM & recut threads. I couldn't get my tap in both holes but chasing the threads does help.

Blaze439 · 04-20-2018, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by blueloco

Those are M10 class 10.9. "Guide joint to swivel bearing" 60NM & recut threads. I couldn't get my tap in both holes but chasing the threads does help.

Thanks!

datbimmer · 04-20-2018, 03:41 PM

I think about 6 bugga buggas should be enough

feuer · 04-20-2018, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaze439

The two bolts shown here

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Originally Posted by blueloco

Those are M10 class 10.9. "Guide joint to swivel bearing" 60NM & recut threads. I couldn't get my tap in both holes but chasing the threads does help.

Poor design and execution. Very small bolts into a cast iron upright. I had one recently that was butchered by previous tech and rusted too so ended up using a loger bolt with nut. I really don't understand why everything on the xDrive is iron instead of aluminum?

Blaze439 · 04-20-2018, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

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Originally Posted by Blaze439

The two bolts shown here

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Originally Posted by blueloco

Those are M10 class 10.9. "Guide joint to swivel bearing" 60NM & recut threads. I couldn't get my tap in both holes but chasing the threads does help.

Poor design and execution. Very small bolts into a cast iron upright. I had one recently that was butchered by previous tech and rusted too so ended up using a loger bolt with nut. I really don't understand why everything on the xDrive is iron instead of aluminum?

How did you get the ball joint out of the spindle? I got both bolts out... finally..

blueloco · 04-20-2018, 08:51 PM

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How did you get the ball joint out of the spindle? I got both bolts out... finally..

My summary from about a month ago;
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1156333&page=4

Need a good air hammer. I don't think I could have got them any other way.

feuer · 04-20-2018, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaze439

How did you get the ball joint out of the spindle? I got both bolts out... finally..

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Originally Posted by blueloco

My summary from about a month ago;
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1156333&page=4
Need a good air hammer. I don't think I could have got them any other way.

Yes, air chisel (hammer) is the only way.

Blaze439 · 04-21-2018, 01:43 PM

Got one today and finally got it out. What a pain in the nuts

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