Dodge Caliber 1 (2007-2012) Torque Spec Settings
Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Dodge Caliber 1 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.
Most-used torque specs for Dodge Caliber 1
Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Oil pan | Oil pan drain plug | 40 | 30 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter | 14 | 10 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 27 | 20 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 32 | 24 |
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- Production years: 2007 - 2012
- Generation: 1
- Type of van: car
- Model variant: Base
All Torque Settings in Tables
engine torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Oil pan | Oil pan bolts | 9 | 7 | M6 bolts |
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Oil pan | Oil pan bolts | 4 | 3 | M8 bolts |
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Oil pan | Oil pan drain plug | 40 | 30 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter | 14 | 10 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter nipple | 49 | 36 |
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Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure switch | 8 | 6 |
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Piston rods | Connecting rod cap bolts | 20 | 15 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 30 | 22 | Short head bolt, First stage |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 61 | 45 | Short head bolt, Second stage |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 61 | 45 | Short head bolt, Third stage |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 30 | 22 | Long head bolt, First stage |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 73 | 54 | Long head bolt, Second stage |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 73 | 54 | Long head bolt, Third stage |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 27 | 20 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold bolts | 24 | 18 |
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Engine block | PCV valve | 5 | 4 |
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Engine mounts | Engine support bracket bolts | 40 | 30 |
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Sensor | Coolant temperature sender | 18 | 13 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap bolts | 12 | 9 | M6 bolts |
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Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap bolts | 30 | 22 | M8 bolts |
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Camshaft | Phaser to Camshaft bolt | 59 | 44 |
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Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolts | 15 | 11 | Bolt head 1&2, First stage |
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Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolts | 27 | 20 | Bolt head 1&2, Second stage |
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Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolts | 15 | 11 | Other bolt head, First stage |
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Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolts | 45 | 33 | Other bolt head, Second stage |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft damper bolt | 210 | 155 |
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Water pump | Water pump bolts | 24 | 18 |
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Fuel/Oil cooler | Oil cooler connector bolt | 49 | 36 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing case cover | 12 | 9 | M6 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing case cover | 23 | 17 | M8 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain cover bolts | 9 | 7 | M6 bolts |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain cover bolts | 26 | 19 | M8 bolts |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel to Crankshaft bolts | 95 | 70 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flex plate to Crankshaft bolts | 29 | 21 | First stage |
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Transmission mount/case | Bell housing bolts | 48 | 35 |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold bolts | 34 | 25 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts | 7 | 5 | M6x25mm bolts |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts | 9 | 7 | M6x70mm bolts |
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brakes torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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suspension torque settings
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general torque settings
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