engineTiming Chain Torque Specsfor 1999 BMW 528iT E39 2.8L I6 M52 Touring · RWDUnitslb-ftNm6 fastenersSeqComponentTorqueAngle—Camshaft sprocket bolt (intake/exhaust)Critical15 lb-ft · 20 Nm——Central crankshaft hub bolt (Torx)Critical302 lb-ft · 410 Nm——Lower timing cover bolts (M8)16 lb-ft · 22 Nm——Primary chain tensioner plugCritical30 lb-ft · 40 Nm——Upper timing cover bolts (M6)7 lb-ft · 10 Nm——Vibration damper to hub boltsCritical16 lb-ft · 22 Nm—📝 Suggest a correction to this torque spec