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1995 BMW 540I

4.0L V8 M60•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor596 Torque4730 Fluid7 DTC0 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls2

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Head Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 1995 BMW 540i 4.0L V8 M60 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Torque sequence

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Cover Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

Multi-step + angle

75 lb-ft · 101 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolts

Critical

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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