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2000 BMW 328I

2.8L I6 M52TURWDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 2000 BMW 328i 2.8L I6 M52TU · RWD
Units

5 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Chain tensioner plug (M42 x 1.5)
Critical
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/vibration damper bolt (central)
Critical
74 lb-ft · 100 Nm
Lower timing cover bolts (M6)
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Upper timing cover bolts
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
VANOS unit to cylinder head bolts (M7)
Critical
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
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