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Engine - Tightening Torques: Other BMW 5 series E60/E61

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11 11 Engine block

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Main bearing screwsM10/M20/M30M10Replace, wash & oil screws60 N.m
M21M10Replace, wash & oil screws65 N.m
S38/S14/M40/M42/M43/M43TU/M44/M50/M41/M51/S50/S50 USM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle50°
M47/M57M10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle70°
M47TU/M57TUM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque22 N.m
Torque angle90°
M67M12Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle200°
S54M10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque25 N.m
Torque angle50°
2AZ Main bearing screwsM70/S70/M73M10Replace screws Do not wash off screw coating
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle70°
M60/M62M10/M11Replace screws Do not wash off screw coating
M10/M11Jointing torque20 N.m
M10Torque angle70°
M11Torque angle100°
M54/M56/M52TU/M52/with aluminum engine blockM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle70°
S52/M52/with cast iron engine blockM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle50°

ENGINE BLOCK SPECIFICATION

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
3AZ Taper screw mount on main bearing
Screws & spacer boltsM60/M62/M70/S70/M73/S62M8Replace screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle45°
N62/N73M834 N.m
Threaded support sleevesM70/M60/M62/S70/M73/S6210 N.m
N62/N736 N.m
4AZ Struts/bracing shellM67M10.966 N.m
All othersM1043 N.m
AllM822 N.m
5AZ Drain plug for coolant in engine blockAllM14 x 1.525 N.m
6AZ Main oil gallery seal plugsAllM16 x 1.534 N.m
AllM 18 x 1.540 N.m
N62/N73M 18x1.5Insert screw with Loctite25 N.m
N40/N42/N45/N46M 16x1.536 N.m
Main oil gallery, rear (seal plugs with control valve)M62/S62M18x110 N.m
7AZ Oil spray nozzle on engine blockAllM610 N.m
Oil spray nozzle screwed into bearing seat (coat thread with Loctite 243)M73M8x15 N.m
Oil spray nozzle to engine block (banjo bolt)All othersM8x112 N.m
8AZ Pressure holding valve to crankcase (1bar)S54/B3220 N.m

ENGINE BLOCK SPECIFICATION

11 12 Cylinder Head with Cover

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
5AZ Cylinder head boltsM51/M41M11Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque80 N.m
Loosen all bolts 1/2 turn
Jointing torque50 N.m
Torque angle90°
Torque angle90°
Warm-running time25 min
Torque angle90°
6AZ Cylinder head boltsM40/M42/M43/M43TU/M44/M50/S50 US/S52/M52/with cast iron engine blockM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque30 N.m
Torque angle90°
Torque angle90°
Cylinder head boltsM54/M56/M52TU/M52/with aluminum engine blockM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque40 N.m
Torque angle90°
Torque angle90°
Cylinder head boltsN40/N42/N45/N46M8/M10Tightening specifications for M8 & M10 screws are identical: Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque30 N.m
Torque angle90°
Torque angle90°

CYLINDER HEAD WITH COVER SPECIFICATION

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
11AZ Cylinder head coverAllM610 N.m
AllM715 N.m
M21M815 N.m
12AZ Oil trap to cylinder head coverM21M817 N.m
13AZ Timing case to cylinder headAllM715 N.m
AllM820 N.m
14AZ Plug for oil channel (microencapsulated)M47/M57M12 x 1.520 N.m
15AZ Vent plugs to cylinder head (coolant)M672 N.m

CYLINDER HEAD WITH COVER SPECIFICATION

11 13 Oil Pan

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Oil drain plugAllM12 x 1.525 N.m
AllM18 x 1.535 N.m
AllM22 x 1.560 N.m
2AZ Oil pan on engine blockAllM6 8.810 N.m
AllM6 10.912 N.m
N40/N42/N45/N46M8 8.8Replace screws30 N.m
All othersM8 8.822 N.m
Oil sump, lower section to upper sectionAllM6 8.810 N.m
AllM8 8.822 N.m
Oil sump bottom section to top section with microencapsulated screwsAllM6 10.9Replace screws12 N.m

OIL PAN SPECIFICATION

11 14 Case Covers

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Timing case & timing case cover top & bottomAllM610 N.m
AllM715 N.m
AllM822 N.m
AllM1047 N.m
2AZ End cover, front/rear, to engine blockAllM610 N.m
AllM822 N.m
3AZ Bearing pin to timing case coverM51/M41/M47M42x1.565 N.m
4AZ Screw plug or connection piece to timing case cover Screw plug to timing case coverM51/M41/M47M20x1.530 N.m
Screw plug to timing case coverM57/M47TU/M57TUM30x170 N.m
Screw plug to timing case coverM57/M47TUM40x1.530 N.m
5AZ End cover, top/rear (water jacket), to engine blockN73M610 N.m

CASE COVERS SPECIFICATION

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Main bearing screwsM10/M20/M30M10Replace, wash & oil screws60 N.m
M21M10Replace, wash & oil screws65 N.m
S38/S14/ M40/M42/M43/M43TU/M44/M50/M41/M51/S50/S50 USM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle50°
M47/M57M10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle70°
M47TU/M57TUM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque22 N.m
Torque angle90°
M67M12Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle200°
S54M10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque25 N.m
Torque angle50°
2AZ Main bearing screwsM70/S70/M73M10Replace screws Do not wash off screw coating
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle70°
M60/M62M10/M11Replace screws Do not wash off screw coating
M10/M11Jointing torque20 N.m
M10Torque angle70°
M11Torque angle100°
M54/M56/M52TU/M52/with aluminum engine blockM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle70°
S52/M52/with cast iron engine blockM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle50°

ENGINE BLOCK SPECIFICATION

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
3AZ Taper screw mount on main bearing
Screws & spacer boltsM60/M62/M70/S70/M73/S62M8Replace screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle45°
N62/N73M834 N.m
Threaded support sleevesM70/M60/M62/S70/M73/S6210 N.m
N62/N736 N.m
4AZ Struts/bracing shellM67M10.966 N.m
All othersM1043 N.m
AllM822 N.m
5AZ Drain plug for coolant in engine blockAllM14 x 1.525 N.m
6AZ Main oil gallery seal plugsAllM16 x 1.534 N.m
AllM 18x1.540 N.m
N62/N73M 18x1.5Insert screw with Loctite25 N.m
N40/N42/N45/N46M 16x1.536 N.m
Main oil gallery, rear (seal plugs with control valve)M62/S62M18x110 N.m
7AZ Oil spray nozzle on engine blockAllM610 N.m
Oil spray nozzle screwed into bearing seat (coat thread with Loctite 243)M73M8x15 N.m
Oil spray nozzle to engine block (banjo bolt)All othersM8x112 N.m
8AZ Pressure holding valve to crankcase (1bar)S54/B3220 N.m

ENGINE BLOCK SPECIFICATION

11 24 Connecting Rods & Bearings

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Connecting rod boltsM10/M30Replace, wash & oil screws55 N.m
M20/M21/M40/M41/M42/M43/M43TU/M44/M47/M47TU/M50/M51/M52/M52TU/M54/M56/M57/M57TU/S52/S50 US/M70/S70/M73/N40/N42/N45/N46/N62/N73/N62SReplace, wash & oil screws
Application torque5N.m
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle70°
M60/M62Replace, wash & oil screws
Application torque5 N.m
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle80°
M67Replace screws, do not wash off screw coating
Application torque5 N.m
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle85°

CONNECTING RODS & BEARINGS SPECIFICATION

11 21 Crankshaft & Bearings

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Increment wheel on crankshaftS54M5 10.9Replace screws
Jointing torque5.0 N.m
Torque angle45°
Increment wheel on crankshaftAll othersM5 10.9Replace screws13 N.m
Increment wheel on crankshaftAll othersM5 8.8Replace screws5.5 N.m

CRANKSHAFT & BEARINGS SPECIFICATION

11 22 Flywheel

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Flywheel to crankshaft
Manual transmission flywheel to crankshaftS62/M60/1/M60/2/M62Do not install with screw retaining compound. Bolts are a component part of the flywheel. Screw threads oiled.105 N.m
Manual transmission flywheel to crankshaftM40/M42/M43/M43TU/M44/M70/S70/M73/ M57TUReplace screws120 N.m
All othersReplace screws105 N.m
Automatic transmission flywheel to crankshaftN62/N73Replace screws105 N.m
All othersReplace screws120 N.m
Manual transmission flywheel to crankshaftN62Do not install with screw retaining compound. Bolts are a component part of the flywheel. Screw threads oiled.120 N.m

FLYWHEEL SPECIFICATION

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Main bearing screwsM10/M20/M30M10Replace, wash & oil screws60 N.m
M21M10Replace, wash & oil screws65 N.m
S38/S14/ M40/M42/M43/M43TU/M44/M50/M41/M51/S50/S50 USM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle50°
M47/M57M10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle70°
M47TU/M57TUM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque22 N.m
Torque angle90°
M67M12Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle200°
S54M10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque25 N.m
Torque angle50°
2AZ Main bearing screwsM70/S70/M73M10Replace screws Do not wash off screw coating
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle70°
M60/M62M10/M11Replace screws Do not wash off screw coating
M10/M11Jointing torque20 N.m
M10Torque angle70°
M11Torque angle100°
M54/M56/M52TU/M52/with aluminum engine blockM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle70°
S52/M52/with cast iron engine blockM10Replace, wash & oil screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle50°

ENGINE BLOCK SPECIFICATION

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
3AZ Taper screw mount on main bearing
Screws & spacer boltsM60/M62/M70/S70/M73/S62M8Replace screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle45°
N62/N73M834 N.m
Threaded support sleevesM70/M60/M62/S70/M73/S6210 N.m
N62/N736 N.m
4AZ Struts/bracing shellM67M10.966 N.m
All othersM1043 N.m
AllM822 N.m
5AZ Drain plug for coolant in engine blockAllM14 x 1.525 N.m
6AZ Main oil gallery seal plugsAllM16 x 1.534 N.m
AllM 18x1.540 N.m
N62/N73M 18x1.5Insert screw with Loctite25 N.m
N40/N42/N45/N46M 16x1.536 N.m
Main oil gallery, rear (seal plugs with control valve)M62/S62M18x110 N.m
7AZ Oil spray nozzle on engine blockAllM610 N.m
Oil spray nozzle screwed into bearing seat (coat thread with Loctite 243)M73M8x15 N.m
Oil spray nozzle to engine block (banjo bolt)All othersM8x112 N.m
8AZ Pressure holding valve to crankcase (1bar)S54/B3220 N.m

ENGINE BLOCK SPECIFICATION

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Connecting rod boltsM10/M30Replace, wash & oil screws55 N.m
M20/M21/M40/M41/M42/M43/M43TU/M44/M47/M47TU/M50/M51/M52/M52TU/M54/M56/M57/M57TU/S52/S50 US/M70/S70/M73/N40/N42/N45/N46/N62/N73/N62SReplace, wash & oil screws
Application torque5 N.m
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle70°
M60/M62Replace, wash & oil screws
Application torque5 N.m
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle80°
M67Replace screws, do not wash off screw coating
Application torque5 N.m
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle85°

CONNECTING RODS & BEARINGS SPECIFICATION

11 31 Camshaft

ApplicationsTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Camshaft bearing capAllM610 N.m
AllM714 N.m
AllM820 N.m
2AZ Sprocket to camshaftM20/M21/M40M1065 N.m
3AZ Sprocket to camshaft flangeM60/M62M615 N.m
All/othersM610 N.m
M50/M52/M52TU/M54/M56/S52/S50 US/M50/VANOSM7
Application torque5 N.m
Jointing torque20 N.m
All/othersM715 N.m
4AZ Sprocket to camshaftM51/M41/M47/M57M12 x 1.5Replace screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle35°
M47TU/M57TUM12 x 1.5Replace screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle50°
M67M12 x 1.5Replace screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle90°
5AZ Toothed shaft to inlet camshaftM52/S52/S50 US/M50/VANOSM14 x 1.5
Jointing torque40 N.m
Torque angle60°

CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATION

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
6AZ Flange to camshaftM30145 N.m
7AZ Screw plug for chain tensionerM50/S50 US/S62M22 x 1.550 N.m
All/othersM22 x 1.540 N.m
8AZ Cylinder for chain tensioner plungerM67M22 x 1.545 N.m
N40/N42/N45/N46/N62/N73M22 x 1.565 N.m
M50/M52/M52TU/M54/M56/S52/S50 USM26 x 1.570 N.m
All/othersM26 x 1.550 N.m
9AZ Bearing flange on engine blockM60M613 N.m
10AZ Reversing rail on engine blockM62/S62M6/M714 N.m
11AZ Screw-in pin on camshaftAllM720 N.m
Nut on screw-in pinAllM610 N.m
12AZ Bearing pin for sliding & tensioning railsM41/M47/M47TU/M51/M57/M57TUM16 x 1.520 N.m
M67M16 x 1.526 N.m
13AZ Signal disk to camshaftS62/S54M16 x 1.550 N.m
14AZ Sensor gear to camshaftN62/N73M14 x 1.530 N.m

CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATION

11 36 Variable Camshaft Control

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ 4/2-way valve/solenoid valve to VANOS housingM52/M52TU/M54/M56/S52/S50 US/M50/VANOS30 N.m
2AZ Banjo bolt to VANOS adjustment unitM52/M52TU/M54/M56/S52/S50 US/M50/VANOSM14 x 1.532 N.m
3AZ Screw plug to VANOS adjustment unitM52/M52TU/M54/M56/S52/S50 US/M50/VANOSM22 x 1.550 N.m
4AZ Left-h& thread: Set screw for hydraulic piston to toothed shaftM52TU/M54/M56M610 N.m
5AZ Hydraulic line for VANOS to oil filter equipment carrierM52/M52TU/M54/M56/S52/S50 US/M50/VANOS32 N.m
6AZ Collar nut on spline shaftS50M69 N.m
7AZ Cover to VANOS adjustment unit (hydraulic piston inlet side)S50M55 N.m
8AZ Filter screw to VANOS adjustment unitS50M10x112 N.m
9AZ Pressure line to VANOS adjustment unitS62/S54M10 x 113 N.m
Pressure line to pressure accumulator & VANOS adjustment unitS50M12 x 120 N.m
10AZ Cover for solenoid valve to VANOS adjustment unitS50/B30M5 8.86 N.m
S50/B32M5 10.98 N.m
S62M7 10.919 N.m
11AZ Cover to VANOS adjustment unit (exhaust side)S54/S50/B32M6 10.913 N.m
12AZ Solenoid valve on distributorM62/VANOSM27x1.525 N.m
13AZ Left-h& thread: Exhaust chain wheel to exhaust camshaftM62/VANOSM12 x 1.5125 N.m
14AZ Left-h& thread: VANOS adjustment unit to inlet camshaftM62/VANOSM12 x 1.5110 N.m
15AZ Left-h& thread: Nut of sensor gear screw fittingM62/VANOSM 18x1.540 N.m
16AZ Adjustment unit to exhaust or inlet camshaftN40/N42/N45/N46M10x1Replace screws
Jointing torque20 N.m
Torque angle90°
Torque angle90°
N62/N73M10x1Replace screws
Torque80 N.m
17AZ Non-return valveN62/N73M 14x1.520 N.m

VARIABLE CAMSHAFT CONTROL SPECIFICATION

11 41 Oil Pump with Strainer & Drive

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Screw plug for pressure relief valveM10/M3040 N.m
M2030 N.m
2AZ Oil pump to crankcaseN62/N73M8 10.934 N.m
All othersM823 N.m
3AZ Oil pump coverAllM610 N.m
4AZ Sprocket to oil pumpAllM610 N.m
N40/N42/N45/N46M10x130 N.m
All othersM10 x 125 N.m
AllM1045 N.m
5AZ Oil pump to balancing shaft housingM47TUM6 10.914 N.m
M47TUM7 10.925 N.m

OIL PUMP WITH STRAINER & DRIVE SPECIFICATION

11 42 Oil Filter & Pipes

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Oil filter (one-way cartridge) (tightening torque by h& as specified on easy-change filter)AllN.m
2AZ Full flow oil filter (cover)AllM822 N.m
AllM1033 N.m
AllM1233 N.m
Screwed-on coverAll25 N.m
3AZ Oil filter housing & lines on crankcaseAllM822 N.m
AllM20 x 1.540 N.m

OIL FILTER & PIPES SPECIFICATION

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
4AZ Oil filter drain plugM21/S38Hollow bolt20 N.m
M21Full length screw in aluminum10 N.m
M21Full length screw in threaded insert23 N.m
5AZ Oil drain line to oil filter & upper oil sump sectionM60/1/M60/2/M62/M70/S70/M73/S62Banjo bolt M 14x1.530 N.m
6AZ Oil line to bearing points & camshaft lubricationAllM610 N.m
7AZ Oil line for camshaft lubrication on cylinder headAllBanjo bolt M8x110 N.m
N40/N42/N45/N46Banjo bolt M7x110 N.m
AllM55 N.m
8AZ Oil drain line from oil separator to upper oil sump sectionE53/M62Banjo bolt M 12x1.525 N.m

FILTER & PIPES SPECIFICATION

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
8AZ Oil cooler oil pipes to oil filter housingAllM822 N.m
9AZ Oil pipes to turbochargerAllM822 N.m
10AZ Oil lines from turbocharger to engine block Hollow boltAllM16 x 1.540 N.m
11AZ Oil supply pipe to turbocharger
Hollow boltAll25 N.m
Coupling nutAll30 N.m
Oil return line to turbocharger & cylinder crankcase (hose clamp)M47TU/M57/M57TU/M673 N.m

OIL FILTER & PIPES SPECIFICATION

11 51 Water Pump & Drive

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Water pump to crankcaseAllM610 N.m
AllM715 N.m
AllM822 N.m
2AZ Water pump to power steering pumpN40/N42/N45/N46M8 10.932 N.m

WATER PUMP & DRIVE SPECIFICATION

11 53 Thermostat & Connections

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Thermostat housingAllM610 N.m
2AZ Bleeder screwAllM88 N.m

THERMOSTAT & CONNECTIONS SPECIFICATION

11 61 Intake manifold

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Intake manifold on cylinder headAllM822 N.m
AllM715 N.m
AllM610 N.m
2AZ Soundproofing hood to holderM60/1/M60/2/M62M68 N.m

INTAKE MANIFOLD SPECIFICATION

11 62 Exhaust manifold

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Exhaust manifold to cylinder head Coat screw connections with CRC copper pasteAllM6Replace nuts10 N.m
M50/M52/M52TU/M54/M56/S52/S50 USM7Replace nuts20 N.m
All/othersM7Replace nuts15 N.m
M10M8Upper row of stay bolts installed with bolt cement23 N.m
M21M812 N.m
Replace nuts Retighten after 2000 km Slacken nuts by a 1/4 turn12 N.m
M41/M47/M47TU/M51/M57/M57TUM8Replace nuts20 N.m
All/othersM8Replace nuts23 N.m

EXHAUST MANIFOLD SPECIFICATION

11 78 Emission control, Lambda oxygen sensor

ApplicationTypeThreadTightening InstructionsMeasure
1AZ Oxygen control sensor; oxygen monitor sensorAllM18 x 1.550 N.m

EMISSION CONTROL, LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR SPECIFICATION