Dodge Nitro 1 (2007-2012) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Dodge Nitro 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 Nitro 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 30 22
  • R/T
  • NSG370 Manual Transmission
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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
Intake manifold Return fuel junction block to Intake manifold 11 8
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor bolt 11 8
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor shield bolt 12 9
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Sensor Intake air temperature sensor bolts 12 9
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Sensor Fuel pressure sensor 35 26
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Sensor Water in fuel sensor 1 1
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Starter Starter mounting bolts 41 30
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail bolts 25 18
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail sensor 35 26
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Water pump Water pump housing nuts 24 18
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolts 32 24
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Radiator Viscous fan drive to Engine 149 110
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 28 21
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor bolts 28 21
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor clutch hub bolt 15 11
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner bolt 47 35
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt 53 39
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel filter 18 13
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel filter screw to Housing 30 22
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel filter housing bleeder screw 10 7
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel water/separator mounting nuts 25 18
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel tank bolts 61 45
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel quantity solenoid 11 8
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel pressure solenoid 60 44
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel pressure solenoid 85 63 Retighten
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel line fittings to Filter housing 35 26
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel line fittings to Pump 24 18
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel injector fuel lines to Fuel rail 5 4
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel injector lines to Fuel injectors 28 21
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel injector retaining bolts 32 24
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system High pressure fuel feed line to Fuel rail 5 4
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system High pressure fuel lines to High pressure pump 28 21
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system High pressure injection pump nuts 25 18
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system High pressure injection pump sprocket nut 88 65
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate bolts 33 24
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolts 25 18
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission to Engine bolts 41 30 Bolts 1
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
  • NSG370 Manual Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission to Engine bolts 67 49 Bolts 2
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
  • NSG370 Manual Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission to Engine bolts 54 40 Bolts 3
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
  • NSG370 Manual Transmission
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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
Catalytic converter Catalytic converter mounting bolts 27 20
  • R/T
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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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 Nitro 1

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