Automotive Engine Torque Specs

Torque Specifications for
BMW 2.8L-170ci-S6-M52

Bracket/Stay To Engine Block

35 Ft-Lbs

420 In-Lbs

47.45 N-m

Years: All

Note: Starter Motor Support Bracket to Engine Block Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Camshaft To Cylinder Head

11 Ft-Lbs

132 In-Lbs

14.91 N-m

Years: All

Note: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Camshaft Position Sensor To Cylinder Head

5 Ft-Lbs

60 In-Lbs

6.78 N-m

Years: All

Note: Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Connecting Rod To Crankshaft

15 Ft-Lbs

180 In-Lbs

20.34 N-m

Years: All

Note: Bearing Cap Bolts NOTE: 2 Steps: 15FtLbs + 70deg

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Crankshaft To Engine Block

15 Ft-Lbs

180 In-Lbs

20.34 N-m

Years: All

Note: Bearing Cap - NEW - NOTE: 2 Steps: 15FtLbs + 70deg

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Crankshaft Position Sensor To Engine Block

5 Ft-Lbs

60 In-Lbs

6.78 N-m

Years: All

Note: Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Cylinder Head To Engine Block

30 Ft-Lbs

360 In-Lbs

40.67 N-m

Years: All

Note: NEW Bolts - NOTE: 3 Steps: 30FtLbs + 90deg + 90deg

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Drain Plug To Engine Block

21 Ft-Lbs

252 In-Lbs

28.47 N-m

Years: All

Note: Engine Block Coolent Drain PLug

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Drain Plug To Oil Pan

26 Ft-Lbs

312 In-Lbs

35.25 N-m

Years: All

Note: 12mm Oil Drain Plug

Type: Bolt

Dim: M12X1.50

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Drain Plug To Oil Pan

44 Ft-Lbs

528 In-Lbs

59.66 N-m

Years: All

Note: 22mm Oil Drain Plug

Type: Bolt

Dim: M22X1.50

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Engine Temp Sensor To Intake Manifold

10 Ft-Lbs

120 In-Lbs

13.56 N-m

Years: All

Note: Air Temp Sensor to Intake Manifold

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head

7 Ft-Lbs

84 In-Lbs

9.49 N-m

Years: All

Note: 6mm Nuts

Type:

Dim: M6X1.00

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head

15 Ft-Lbs

180 In-Lbs

20.34 N-m

Years: All

Note: 7mm Nuts

Type:

Dim: M7X1.25

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head

16 Ft-Lbs

192 In-Lbs

21.69 N-m

Years: All

Note: 8mm Nuts

Type:

Dim: M8X1.25

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Fan Clutch To Water Pump

22 Ft-Lbs

264 In-Lbs

29.83 N-m

Years: All

Note: Viscous Coupling to Coolant Pump

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Flywheel To Crankshaft

89 Ft-Lbs

1068 In-Lbs

120.67 N-m

Years: All

Note: Flywheel Bolts - Use NEW Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Fuel Rail To Intake Manifold

7 Ft-Lbs

84 In-Lbs

9.49 N-m

Years: All

Note: Fuel Rail to Intake Manifold Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim: M6X1.00

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head

7 Ft-Lbs

84 In-Lbs

9.49 N-m

Years: All

Note: 6mm Nuts

Type:

Dim: M6X1.00

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head

11 Ft-Lbs

132 In-Lbs

14.91 N-m

Years: All

Note: 7mm Nuts

Type:

Dim: M7X1.25

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head

16 Ft-Lbs

192 In-Lbs

21.69 N-m

Years: All

Note: 8mm Nuts

Type:

Dim: M8X1.25

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Knock Sensor To Engine Block

15 Ft-Lbs

180 In-Lbs

20.34 N-m

Years: All

Note: Knock Sensor Mounting Bolt

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Oil Filter Adapter To Engine Block

16 Ft-Lbs

192 In-Lbs

21.69 N-m

Years: All

Note: Oil Filter Housing to Engine Block Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Oil Line To Oil Filter Adapter

37 Ft-Lbs

444 In-Lbs

50.17 N-m

Years: All

Note: VANOS Oil Feed Line to Oil Filter Housing

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Oil Line To Variable Timing Solenoid

24 Ft-Lbs

288 In-Lbs

32.54 N-m

Years: All

Note: Hollow Bolt (Banjo)

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Oil Pump To Engine Block

6.5 Ft-Lbs

78 In-Lbs

8.81 N-m

Years: All

Note: Oil Pump Bolts - 6mm

Type: Bolt

Dim: M6X1.00

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Oil Pump To Engine Block

16 Ft-Lbs

192 In-Lbs

21.69 N-m

Years: All

Note: Oil Pump Bolts - 8mm

Type: Bolt

Dim: M8X1.25

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Oil Pump Cover To Oil Pump

6.5 Ft-Lbs

78 In-Lbs

8.81 N-m

Years: All

Note: Oil Pump Cover Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim: M6X1.00

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Oil Seal Retainer To Engine Block

6.5 Ft-Lbs

78 In-Lbs

8.81 N-m

Years: All

Note: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing - 6mm

Type: Bolt

Dim: M6X1.00

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Oil Seal Retainer To Engine Block

16 Ft-Lbs

192 In-Lbs

21.69 N-m

Years: All

Note: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing - 8mm

Type: Bolt

Dim: M8X1.25

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Pulley To Crankshaft

16 Ft-Lbs

192 In-Lbs

21.69 N-m

Years: All

Note: Crankshaft Vibration Damper/Pulley Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Spark Plug To Cylinder Head

22 Ft-Lbs

264 In-Lbs

29.83 N-m

Years: All

Note: Spark Plug

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Starter To Transmission

37 Ft-Lbs

444 In-Lbs

50.17 N-m

Years: All

Note: Starter to Transmission Nuts & Bolts

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Starter To Bracket/Stay

4 Ft-Lbs

48 In-Lbs

5.42 N-m

Years: All

Note: Starter Motor Support Bracket to Starter Nuts

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Thermostat Housing To Engine Block

6.5 Ft-Lbs

78 In-Lbs

8.81 N-m

Years: All

Note: Thermostat Cover Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim: M6X1.00

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Timing Chain/Belt Cover To Engine Block

35 Ft-Lbs

420 In-Lbs

47.45 N-m

Years: All

Note: 10mm Nuts & Bolts

Type:

Dim: M10X1.50

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Timing Chain/Belt Cover To Engine Block

6.5 Ft-Lbs

78 In-Lbs

8.81 N-m

Years: All

Note: 6mm Nuts & Bolts

Type:

Dim: M6X1.00

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Timing Chain/Belt Cover To Engine Block

16 Ft-Lbs

192 In-Lbs

21.69 N-m

Years: All

Note: 8mm Nuts & Bolts

Type:

Dim: M8X1.25

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Timing Chain/Belt Sprocket To Camshaft

16 Ft-Lbs

192 In-Lbs

21.69 N-m

Years: All

Note: Camshaft Sprocket NOTE: 2 Steps: 4FtLbs; 16FtLbs

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Timing Chain/Belt Sprocket To Crankshaft

300 Ft-Lbs

3600 In-Lbs

406.75 N-m

Years: All

Note: Crankshaft Pulley Hub/Sprocket Bolt - Use NEW Bolt

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Timing Chain/Belt Sprocket To Oil Pump

18 Ft-Lbs

216 In-Lbs

24.4 N-m

Years: All

Note: Oil Pump Sprocket Nut

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

Timing Chain/Belt Tensioner To Timing Chain/Belt Housing

28 Ft-Lbs

336 In-Lbs

37.96 N-m

Years: All

Note: Primary Tensioner Chain Cover Plug

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Valve Cover To Cylinder Head

7 Ft-Lbs

84 In-Lbs

9.49 N-m

Years: All

Note: Valve Cover Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Variable Timing Solenoid To Cylinder Head

22 Ft-Lbs

264 In-Lbs

29.83 N-m

Years: All

Note: VANOS Solenoid Valve

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

Water Pump To Engine Block

6.5 Ft-Lbs

78 In-Lbs

8.81 N-m

Years: All

Note: 6mm Nuts & Bolts

Type:

Dim: M6X1.00

Length:

Head:

Grade:

Water Pump To Engine Block

16 Ft-Lbs

192 In-Lbs

21.69 N-m

Years: All

Note: 8mm Nuts & Bolts

Type:

Dim: M8X1.25

Length:

Head:

Grade: