Dodge Nitro 1 (2007-2012) Torque Spec Settings

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
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	27	20		R/T 4.0L Engine
Oil filter	Oil filter	12	9		R/T 4.0L Engine
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	18	13		R/T 4.0L Engine
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	30	22		R/T NSG370 Manual Transmission

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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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	27	20		R/T 4.0L Engine
Oil pan	Oil pan bolts	12	9	M6 bolts	R/T 4.0L Engine
Oil pan	Oil pan bolts	28	21	M8 bolts	R/T 4.0L Engine
Oil pan	Oil pan to Transmission bolts	55	41	M10 bolts	R/T 4.0L Engine
Oil filter	Oil filter	12	9		R/T 4.0L Engine
Oil pump	Oil pump to Block bolts	28	21	M8 bolts	R/T 4.0L Engine
Oil pump	Oil pump cover bolts	12	9	M6 bolts	R/T 4.0L Engine
Oil pump	Oil pump pick up tube bolt	28	21		R/T 4.0L Engine
Piston rods	Connecting rod cap bolts	27	20		R/T 4.0L Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	61	45	Step 1	R/T 4.0L Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	88	65	Step 2	R/T 4.0L Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	88	65	Step 3	R/T 4.0L Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head cover bolts	12	9		R/T 4.0L Engine
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	18	13		R/T 4.0L Engine
Intake manifold	Intake manifold lower	28	21		R/T 4.0L Engine
Intake manifold	Intake manifold upper	12	9		R/T 4.0L Engine
Intake manifold	Right manifold support brackets fasteners	12	9		R/T 4.0L Engine
Throttle body	Throttle body mounting bolts	6	4		R/T 4.0L Engine
Throttle body	Throttle bracket to Throttle body fasteners	12	9		R/T 4.0L Engine
Throttle body	Throttle bracket to Cylinder head fasteners	28	21		R/T 4.0L Engine
Engine mounts	Left engine mount to Cradle	75	55		R/T 4.0L Engine
Engine mounts	Right engine mount to Cradle	75	55		R/T 4.0L Engine
Engine mounts	Engine mounting fasteners	101	74		R/T 4.0L Engine
Engine mounts	Upper engine mount to Frame rail	68	50		R/T 4.0L Engine
Engine mounts	Upper engine mount to Timing cover	54	40		R/T 4.0L Engine
Sensor	Camshaft position sensor	12	9		R/T 4.0L Engine
Sensor	Crankshaft position sensor	28	21		R/T 4.0L Engine
Sensor	O2S sensor	41	30		R/T 4.0L Engine
Sensor	Knock sensor	10	7		R/T 4.0L Engine
Starter	Starter mounting bolts	54	40		R/T 4.0L Engine
Battery	Ignition coil mounting	7	5		R/T 4.0L Engine
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket bolt - right side	102	75		R/T 4.0L Engine
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing cap bolts	11	8		R/T 4.0L Engine
Camshaft	Camshaft thrust plate bolts	28	21		R/T 4.0L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft main bearing cap - inner main cap bolts	20	15		R/T 4.0L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft main bearing cap - outer main cap bolts	27	20		R/T 4.0L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft main bearing cap - tie bolts (horizontal)	28	21		R/T 4.0L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft damper bolt	95	70		R/T 4.0L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft rear seal retainer	12	9		R/T 4.0L Engine
Common rail	Fuel rail mounting bolts	11	8		R/T 4.0L Engine
Water pump	Water pump mounting bolts	54	40		R/T 4.0L Engine
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil cooler attaching fastener	61	45		R/T 4.0L Engine
Air conditioning	A/C compressor bolts	28	21		R/T 4.0L Engine
Air conditioning	A/C compressor clutch hub bolt	15	11		R/T 4.0L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing belt tensioner bolts	28	21		R/T 4.0L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing belt tensioner pulley assembly bolt	61	45		R/T 4.0L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing belt cover bolts	12	9	M6 bolts	R/T 4.0L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing belt cover bolts	28	21	M8 bolts	R/T 4.0L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing belt cover bolts	54	40	M10 bolts	R/T 4.0L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Accessory drive belt tensioner fastener	28	21		R/T 4.0L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Accessory drive belt pulley bolt	61	45		R/T 4.0L Engine
Rocker arm	Rocker shaft pedestal retaining bolts	31	23		R/T 4.0L Engine

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Clutch pressure plate	Clutch pressure plate bolts	33	24		R/T 4.0L Engine
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel bolts	95	70		R/T 4.0L Engine
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flex plate to Crankshaft	95	70		R/T 4.0L Engine
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flex plate to Torque converter	75	55		R/T 4.0L Engine
Transmission mount/case	Transmission housing bolts	68	50		R/T 4.0L Engine
Torque converter	Torque converter bolts	75	55		R/T 4.0L Engine
Torque converter	Torque converter inspection plate bolts	12	9		R/T 4.0L Engine

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head bolts	28	21		R/T 4.0L Engine
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts	12	9		R/T 4.0L Engine
Exhaust manifold	Front exhaust pipe to Exhaust manifold fasteners	34	25		R/T 4.0L Engine
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust stud nuts	34	25		R/T 4.0L Engine

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