Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 1987 BMW 533i 3.2L I6 · RWD

Units

3 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft sprocket bolts

Critical

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Cylinder head bolts (stretch, final stage torque-angle)

Critical

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Front cover bolts (M6)

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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