engine

Timing Chain Kit Torque Specs

for 2012 BMW 528i 2.0L I4 Turbo N20 · RWD

Units

5 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Central valve (camshaft sprocket) bolt

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Crankshaft pulley/damper bolt (replace, angle-tighten)

Critical

74 lb-ft · 100 Nm

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Oil pump sprocket bolt (left-hand thread on N20)

Critical

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Timing chain guide bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing chain tensioner plug

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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