11 14 Case Covers
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TIGHTENING TORQUES - CASE COVERS
| Type | Thread | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Timing case and timing case cover top and bottom | M6 | 10 Nm | |
| M7 | 15 Nm | ||
| M8 | 22 Nm | ||
| M10 | 47 Nm | ||
| 2AZ End cover, front/rear, to engine block | M6 | 10 Nm | |
| M8 | 22 Nm | ||
| 3AZ Bearing pin to timing case cover | M51 / M41 / M47 | M42x1.5 | 65 Nm |
| 4AZ Screw plug or connection piece to timing case cover Screw plug to timing case cover |
M51 / M41 / M47 | M20x1.5 | 30 Nm |
| Screw plug to timing case cover | M57 / M47TU / M57TU | M30x1 | 70 Nm |
| Screw plug to timing case cover | M57 / M47TU | M40x1.5 | 30 Nm |
| 5AZ End cover, top/rear (water jacket), to engine block | N62TU / N73 | M6 | 10 Nm |
| 6AZ Lower timing case cover to crankcase | N62TU | M8 | 20 Nm |
| 7AZ Upper timing case to cylinder head | N62TU | M6 | 10 Nm |
| 8AZ End cover, rear, to crankcase | N62TU | M6 | 10 Nm |