Water Pump Torque Specs

for 1997 BMW 540i 4.4L V8 M62 · RWD

Units

3 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Hose Clamps

Spring clamps preferred

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Water Pump Bolts

Critical

Tighten in criss-cross pattern

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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