2020 MCLAREN 720S

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

Repairs0 Labor474 Torque1582 Fluid7 DTC1820 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls2

engine

Timing Chain Kit Torque Specs

for 2020 McLaren 720S 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo · RWD

Units

15 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cam Phaser Bolt★ OEM 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★ OEM verified

Critical

20.7 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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—

Oil Drain Plug★ OEM verified

Critical

Use new crush washer

17.7 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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—

Oil Pump Bolts★ OEM verified

Critical

7.4 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt✓ Verified

Critical

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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—

Timing Chain Guide Bolts★ OEM verified

Critical

Replace if worn

7.4 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Timing Chain Idler Sprocket★ OEM 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★ OEM 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★ OEM verified

Tighten in sequence

7.4 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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