11 14 Case Covers
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW M Roadster, 2002 BMW M Coupe, 2001 BMW M Roadster, and 2001 BMW M Coupe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HOUSING COVER SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening Specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Timing case and timing case cover top and bottom | All | M6 | 10 N.m | |
| All | M7 | 15 N.m | ||
| All | M8 | 22 N.m | ||
| All | M10 | 47 N.m | ||
| 2AZ End cover, front/rear, to engine block | All | M6 | 10 N.m | |
| All | M8 | 22 N.m | ||
| 3AZ Bearing pin to timing case cover | M51 / M41 / M47 | M42x1.5 | 65 N.m | |
| 4AZ Screw plug or connection piece to timing case cover Screw plug to timing case cover |
M51 / M41 / M47 | M20x1.5 | 30 N.m | |
| Screw plug to timing case cover | M57 / M47TU / M57TU | M30x1 | 70 N.m | |
| Screw plug to timing case cover | M57 / M47TU | M40x1.5 | 30 N.m | |
| 5AZ End cover, top/rear (water jacket), to engine block | N73 | M6 | 10 N.m |