11 14 Case Covers
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW 760Li and 2007 BMW 760Li. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CASE COVERS TIGHTENING TORQUES
| - | Type | Thread | Tightening specification | 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 |