Author Topic: Axle Nut Size? (Read 5205 times)

dvmotorsports · « **on:** May 01, 2010, 04:14:42 PM »

Rather than running to the store, buying several sockets and then returning what I don't use, does anyone know the axle nut size for an 87 325ic?

dude8383 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 01, 2010, 09:41:16 PM »

Front or rear?

I believe its a 36 in front (not sure) and a 30mm in back, if I'm wrong then its just 30mm all the way around!

BlueBMW · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2010, 11:08:59 AM »

I just did a rear wheel bearing on my 91 318is and I'm pretty sure it was either a 30mm or 32mm 12pt.

P. Kennedy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 02, 2010, 03:04:23 PM »

30mm.

Why would you want to use a 12-point? It's torqued to like 230 lb-ft!

KenC · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2010, 03:25:49 PM »

You need a thin wall for the rear too

BlueBMW · « **Reply #5 on:** May 02, 2010, 04:56:07 PM »

Thats right, i'm thinking of newer bmws that have 12pt nuts. The e30 had a six point.

dvmotorsports · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2010, 01:10:48 PM »

So 30mm thin wall 6pt is what I am gathering, right?

dude8383 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2010, 12:01:22 AM »

Quote from: dvmotorsports;91872

So 30mm thin wall 6pt is what I am gathering, right?

Yup, thats exactly what you need.