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2002 BMW 330I

3.0L I6 M54•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor497 Torque2462 Fluid7 DTC706 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls7

engine

Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 2002 BMW 330i 3.0L I6 M54 · RWD

Units

5 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Central bolt for VANOS sprocket (intake/exhaust)

Critical

74 lb-ft · 100 Nm

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Chain tensioner plug (upper)

Critical

30 lb-ft · 40 Nm

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Crankshaft hub/pulley center bolt (M16)

Critical

302 lb-ft · 410 Nm

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Cylinder head cover (valve cover) bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Vibration damper to hub bolts

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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