Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 2012 BMW 335i 3.0L I6 Turbo N55 · RWD

Units

4 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft bearing cap bolts (M7)

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Central bolt, exhaust VANOS adjustment unit

Critical

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Central bolt, intake VANOS adjustment unit (Torx)

Critical

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Timing chain tensioner to cylinder head

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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