Tightening force of connections, Nm (BMW 3 Series E46)

Automatic transmission to engine mounting bolts

Hex Head Bolts:

• M8 - 24
• M10 - 45
• M12 - 82

Slotted head bolts:

• M8 - 21
• M10 - 42
• M12 - 72

Connecting rod lower head bolts*:

• 1st stage - 5
• 2nd stage - 20
• 3rd stage - Turn 70° further

Camshaft Support Cap Nuts

• M6 - 10
• M7 - 15
• M8 - 20

Stud screwed into the camshaft - 20

Stud Nut:

• 1st stage - 5
• 2nd stage - 10

Camshaft adjusting screw (left hand thread) — 10

Camshaft Sprocket:

1st stage - 5

2nd stage:

• Screws - 20
• Nuts - 10

Plug in chain tensioner cover - 40

Chain Tensioner Plunger Assembly - 70

Crankshaft Pulley Hub Bolt * - 410

Crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts:

• M6 - 10
• M8 - 22

Bolts for fastening the pulley with the crankshaft damper to the hub - 22

Cylinder head bolts *

• 1st stage - 40
• 2nd stage - Turn 90° further
• 3rd stage - Turn 90°

Cylinder Head Cover Bolts:

• M6 - 10
• M7 - 15

Faceplate mounting bolts * — 120

Flywheel mounting bolts * - 105

Front Crossmember Bolts*:

• M10 - 47
• M12 - 105

Ignition Coil Bolts - 5

Main Bearing Cap Bolts*:

• 1st stage - 20
• 2nd stage - Turn 70° further

Bolts for fastening the manual transmission to the engine

Hex Head Bolts:

• M8 - 25
• M10 - 49
• M12 - 74

Slotted head bolts:

• M8 - 22
• M10 - 43
• M12 - 72

Oil supply pipe to the valve timing regulator - 32

Fastening the oil filter housing and pipes to the engine crankcase:

• M8 - 22
• M20 - 40

Oil supply pipe to camshaft bearings - 10

Oil pressure alarm sensor:

• M52TU — 35
• M54 - 27

Oil pump mounting bolts (M8) - 22

Oil pump cover - 10

Oil pump sprocket nut (left hand thread):

• M6 - 10
• M10x1mm - 25
• M10 - 47

Oil nozzles - 10

Oil temperature alarm sensor:

• M52TU — 35
• M54 - 27

Front amplifier:

• 1st stage - 59
• 2nd stage - Turn 90° further
• 3rd stage - Turn 30° further

Drain plug of the pan:

• M12 - 25
• M22 - 60

Bolts securing the sump to the crankcase:

• M6 - 10
• M8 - 22

Bottom section of the pallet to the top - 10

Timing chain cover to crankcase:

• M6 - 10
• M8 - 22

• 1st stage - 20
• 2nd stage - Turn 70° further

Upper and lower chain cover bolts:

• M6 - 10
• M7 - 15
• M8 - 20
• M10 - 47

Valve timing solenoid valve - 30

Oil supply pipe to the phase regulator from the oil filter housing - 32

Valve timing adjuster screw plugs - 50

Screws:

• M6 - 10
• M10 - 47
• M10x1mm - 25

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