engine

Timing Chain Kit Torque Specs

for 2010 BMW 528i 3.0L I6 N52 · RWD

Units

5 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Crankshaft pulley/vibration damper bolt (replace, M16)

Critical

74 lb-ft · 100 Nm

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Exhaust VANOS adjustment unit bolt

Critical

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Intake VANOS adjustment unit bolt

Critical

74 lb-ft · 100 Nm

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Timing chain guide bolts (M6)

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Timing chain tensioner plug (M27)

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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