Dodge Caliber 1 (2007-2012) Torque Spec Settings

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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
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 40 30
  • 1.8L Engines
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Oil filter Oil filter 14 10
  • 1.8L Engines
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 27 20
  • 1.8L Engines
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 32 24
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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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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

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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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  • EBA
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing case cover 23 17 M8
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  • EBA
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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

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Caliber 1

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