11 14 Case Covers
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, and 2001 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CASE COVERS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (1AZ - 8AZ)
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Timing case and timing case cover top and bottom | M6 | 10 N.m. | ||
| M7 | 15 N.m. | |||
| M8 | 22 N.m. | |||
| M10 | 47 N.m. | |||
| 2AZ End cover, front/rear, to engine block | All | 10 N.m. | ||
| 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 | N62TU | M6 | 10 N.m. | |
| 6AZ Lower timing case cover to crankcase | N62TU | M8 | 20 N.m. | |
| 7AZ Upper timing case to cylinder head | N62TU | M6 | 10 N.m. | |
| 8AZ End cover, rear, to crankcase | N62TU | M6 | 10 N.m. |