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1997 BMW 540I

4.4L V8 M62RWDAUTOMATICgas
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Head Gasket - Single Torque Specs

for 1997 BMW 540i 4.4L V8 M62 · RWD
Units

6 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
1
Cylinder Head Bolts - Step 1
Critical
Always use new TTY bolts
30 lb-ft · 40 Nm
2
Cylinder Head Bolts - Step 2
Critical
Tighten in sequence
59 lb-ft · 80 Nm
3
Cylinder Head Bolts - Step 3
Critical
Plus 90 degrees
0 lb-ft · 0 Nm
90°
4
Cylinder Head Bolts - Step 4
Critical
Plus 90 degrees
0 lb-ft · 0 Nm
90°
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Apply anti-seize
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Intake Manifold Bolts
Tighten in sequence
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
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