2021 MCLAREN MCLAREN 720S SPIDER

4.0L V8 Twin Turbo•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

Repairs0 Labor473 Torque1882 Fluid8 DTC1820 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

engine

Timing Chain Kit Torque Specs

for 2021 McLaren McLaren 720S Spider 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo · RWD

Units

15 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cam Phaser Bolt✓ Verified

Critical

Apply threadlocker, hold cam stationary

36.9 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Guide Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug✓ Verified

Critical

Use new crush washer

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Oil Pump Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt✓ Verified

Critical

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

Replace if worn

7.4 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Timing Chain Idler Sprocket✓ Verified

Critical

81.1 lb-ft · 110 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt✓ Verified

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolt

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 6mm✓ Verified

Tighten in sequence

7.4 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts✓ Verified

Tighten in sequence

7.4 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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