11 36 VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL (540i 2017-2020, 540i xDrive 2017-2020)
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11 36 VANOS - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Intake and exhaust VANOS, central bolt to camshaft |
B38/B48 A (until 10/2015)/B46 A (until 10/2015) | M12x1 | 1. Joining torque | 30 Nm |
| 2. Joining torque | 50 Nm | |||
| 3. Angle of rotation | 65° | |||
| 1AZ Intake and exhaust VANOS, central bolt to camshaft | B38/B48 B/B46 B/B46A/B48 A (from 11/2015 - 01/2017) | M22x1 Coat the VANOS central valves on the thread and on the contact surface with fresh engine oil. |
1. Joining torque | 50 Nm |
| 2. tightening torque | 140 Nm | |||
| 1AZ Intake and exhaust VANOS, central bolt to camshaft (SWZ 2 450 487) | B38/B48 B/B46 B/B48 A B46 A (from 01/2017) | M21x1 Coat the VANOS central valves on the thread and on the contact surface with fresh engine oil. |
1. Joining torque | 50 Nm |
| 2. tightening torque | 140 Nm |
11 36 TIGHTENING TORQUE OVERVIEW
| Variable camshaft timing control central bolt to camshaft | ||
| M22x1 | 1. Joining torque | 30 Nm |
| 2. Joining torque | 50 Nm | |
| 3. Angle of rotation | 28° | |