11 31 Camshaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 530i, 2002 BMW 530i, and 2001 BMW 530i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAMSHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 1AZ TO 5AZ
| Type | Thread | Tightening Specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Camshaft bearing cap | All | M6 | 10 Nm | |
| All | M7 | 14 Nm | ||
| All | M8 | 20 Nm | ||
| 2AZ Sprocket to camshaft | M20/M21/M40 | M10 | 65 Nm | |
| 3AZ Sprocket to camshaft flange | M60/M62 | M6 | 15 Nm | |
| All/others | M6 | 10 Nm | ||
| M50/M52/M52TU/M54/M56/S52/S50 US/M50/VANOS | M7 | |||
| Application torque | 5 Nm | |||
| Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |||
| All/others | M7 | 15 Nm | ||
| 4AZ Sprocket to camshaft | M51/M41/M47/M57 | M12 x 1.5 | Replace screws | |
| Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 35° | |||
| M47TU/M57TU | M12 x 1.5 | Replace screws | ||
| Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 50° | |||
| M67 | M12 x 1.5 | Replace screws | ||
| Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90° | |||
| 5AZ Toothed shaft to inlet camshaft | M52/S52/S50 US/M50/VANOS | M14 x 1.5 | ||
| Jointing torque | 40 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 60° |
CAMSHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 6AZ TO 14AZ
| Type | Thread | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6AZ Flange to camshaft | M30 | 145 Nm | |
| 7AZ Screw plug for chain tensioner | M50/S50 US/S62 | M22 x 1.5 | 50 Nm |
| All/others | M22 x 1.5 | 40 Nm | |
| 8AZ Cylinder for chain tensioner plunger | M67 | M22 x 1.5 | 45 Nm |
| N40/N42/N45/N46/N62/N73 | M22 x 1.5 | 65 Nm | |
| M50/M52/M52TU/M54/M56/S52/S50 US | M26 x 1.5 | 70 Nm | |
| All/others | M26 x 1.5 | 50 Nm | |
| 9AZ Bearing flange on engine block | M60 | M6 | 13 Nm |
| 10AZ Reversing rail on engine bloc | M62/S62 | M6 /M7 | 14 Nm |
| 11AZ Screw-in pin on camshaft | All | M7 | 20 Nm |
| Nut on screw-in pin | All | M6 | 10 Nm |
| 12AZ Bearing pin for sliding and tensioning rails | M41/M47/M47TU/M51/M57/M57TU | M16 x 1.5 | 20 Nm |
| M67 | M16 x 1.5 | 26 Nm | |
| 13AZ Signal disk to camshaft | S62/S54 | M16 x 1.5 | 50 Nm |
| 14AZ Sensor gear to camshaft | N62/N73 | M14 x 1.5 | 30 Nm |