Timing Chain Kit Torque Specs

for 1998 BMW 740iL E38 4.4L V8 M62 · RWD

Units

4 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft sprocket/VANOS hub bolts

Critical

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Chain guide rail bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Crankshaft pulley/vibration damper bolt (central)

Critical

302 lb-ft · 410 Nm

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Primary chain tensioner

Critical

30 lb-ft · 40 Nm

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