11 14 Case Covers
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2003 BMW 540i, 2002 BMW 540i, 2001 BMW 540i, 2000 BMW 540i, and 1999 BMW 540i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HOUSING COVER SPECIFICATION
| Application | Type | Thread | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Timing case and timing case cover top and bottom | All | M6 | 10 Nm |
| All | M7 | 15 Nm | |
| All | M8 | 22 Nm | |
| All | M10 | 47 Nm | |
| 2AZ End cover, front/rear, to engine block | All | M6 | 10 Nm |
| All | M8 | 22 Nm | |
| 3AZ Bearing pin to timing case | 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 | N73 | M6 | 10 Nm |