11 31 Camshaft

2011 BMW X6 35iSECTION 11 31 Camshaft
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CAMSHAFT

Β  Type Thread Tightening specification Measure
1AZ Tensioning rail and guide rail, cyl. 1 to 4, to crankcase N63 M10x1.25 Insert screws dry 46 Nm
2AZ Tensioning rail and guide rail, cyl. 5 to 8, to crankcase N63 M8x1.25 Β  20 Nm
3AZ Guide rail to cylinder head N63 M14x1.5 Replace sealing ring 25 Nm
4AZ Sliding rail to cylinder head N63 M7 Β  15 Nm
5AZ Chain tensioner to cylinder head N63 M7 Β  13 Nm
6AZ Camshaft bearing cap to cylinder head N63 M7 Β  15 Nm
7AZ Camshaft step bearing cap to cylinder head N63 M7 Β  15 Nm
RENDER: 1.0x

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