Jeep Grand Cherokee 3 (2005-2010) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: January 20, 2024

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 3 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
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Oil filter Oil filter cap 25 18
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 16 12
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  • Production years: 2005 - 2010
  • Generation: 3
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

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engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Upper oil pan 14 10
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Oil pan Upper oil pan 20 15
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Oil pan Upper oil pan to Crankcase on Transmission side 20 15
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Oil pan Lower oil pan 12 9
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
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Oil pan Oil pan to Timing cover 14 10
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Oil filter Oil filter cap 25 18
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Oil filter Oil filter housing 14 10
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Oil filter Oil filter housing and Cylinder head cover bracket 14 10
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Oil filter Oil separator cover 14 10
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Oil feeder Oil jet 8 6
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Oil pump Oil pump 19 14
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Oil pump Oil pump cap with oil pipe to Oil pump bolt 12 9
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump 9 7
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Piston rods Connecting rod 15 11 Stage 1, Short arm
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Piston rods Connecting rod 20 15 Stage 2, Long arm
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Piston rods Connecting rod 30 22 Stage 3, Short arm
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Piston rods Connecting rod 40 30 Stage 4, Long arm
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Piston rods Connecting rod 40 30 Stage 5, Short arm
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 M8
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 10 7 M10, Stage 1
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 60 44 M10, Stage 2
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover 4 3 Stage 1
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover 6 4 Stage 2
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover 8 6 Stage 3
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Cylinder head Swirl valve actuator 8 6
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Cylinder head Tensioning claw to Injector bolt 7 5 Stage 1
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 16 12
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Engine mounts Front engine mount to Engine support bolt 58 43
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Engine mounts Rear engine mount to Transmission bolt 40 30
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Engine mounts Rear engine mount to Transmission carrier bolt 30 22 M8
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Engine mounts Rear engine mount to Transmission carrier bolt 58 43 M10
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Engine mounts Engine spport to Left crankcase bolt 20 15
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Engine mounts Engine support to Right crankcase bolt 20 15
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Engine mounts Rear engine cover 8 6 Stage 1
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Engine mounts Rear engine cover 10 7 Stage 2
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Sensor Oil level sensor bracket 8 6 M6 x 8.8
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Sensor Oil level sensor bracket 12 9 M6 x 10.9
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Sensor Rail pressure sensor on Rail 14 10
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Camshaft Camshaft drive gear bolts 18 13
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Camshaft Camshaft retainer on Cylinder head 8 6
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Crankshaft Crankshaft damper 210 155 Stage 1
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Crankshaft Crankshaft to Crankshaft bearing cap lateral bolt 53 39 Stage 1
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap to Crankshaft bearing body bolt 35 26 Stage 1
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Crankshaft Balance shaft retaining bracket bolt 9 7
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Crankshaft Balance shaft correctional weight bolt 20 15
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Crankshaft Balance shaft correctional weight cover bolt 8 6
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Common rail Rail to Cylinder head bolt 14 10
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Water pump Coolant pump housing to Crankcase bolt 10 7
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler 12 9
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Intercooler Engine charge air channel of Turbocharger to Charge air distribution pipe bolt 8 6
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Intercooler Engine charge air duct upstream of Charge air cooler on Bracket 8 6
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Intercooler Engine charge air duct bracket to Cylinder head bolt 8 6
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Intercooler Charge air manifold to Radiator support 20 15
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Radiator Coolant thermostat housing to Charge air manifold bolt 9 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner 80 59
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain slide rail guide pin 17 13
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioning rail guide pin 17 13
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing case cover to Crankcase 10 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Upper idler pulley 28 21
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Poly-V-belt tensioning device to Crankcase bolt 58 43
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Fuel system High-pressure pump drive pinion gear nut 70 52
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Fuel system High-pressure pump to Cylinder head bolt 14 10
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Fuel system Pressure line union nut on Rail 27 20
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Fuel system Pressure line union nut on Injector 33 24
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Fuel system Pressure line on High pressure pump 33 24
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Fuel system Pressure line of High-pressure pump to Rail 27 20
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Fuel system High-pressure line to Cylinder head cover retaining clamp bolt 14 10
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Fuel system High pressure fitting on High pressure pump 55 41
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Fuel system Fuel line on Cylinder head cover/Lifting eye/Charge air manifold 9 7 M6 x 12
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Fuel system Fuel line on Cylinder head cover/Lifting eye/Charge air manifold 14 10 M6 x 15
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Fuel system Fuel filter bracket 6 4
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Fuel system Quantity control to High pressure pump housing flange bolt 7 5
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Dual mass flywheel 45 33
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering Power steering oil reservoir to Cylinder head cover and Oil filter bolt 14 10
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head nut 25 18
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head stud bolt 20 15
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold or Front exhuast pipes to Exhaust collector flange connection 20 15 Stage 1
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe support 30 22
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Turbo Turbocharger to Intake manifold 10 7
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line at Crankcase 12 9
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed at Turbocharger 10 7 Stage 1
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed at Turbocharger 30 22 Stage 2
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Turbo Turbocharger heat shield to Bracket 8 6
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Turbo Turbocharger shield to Exhuast collector 10 7
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Turbo Exhaust line to Exhaust collector pipe/Turbocharger 20 15
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Turbo Exhausts tube at Turbocharger 20 15 Stage 1
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EGR EGR cooler 12 9
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EGR EGR throttle valve 9 7
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EGR Exhaust gas recirculation pipe to Charge air distribution line 13 10
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EGR Exhaust gas recirculation pipe to Exhaust collector 10 7 Stage 1
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Muffler Muffler to Mixing chamber bolt 8 6
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Diesel particulate filter Diesel particulate filter to Catalytic converter clamp 35 26
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Diesel particulate filter Diesel particulate filter to Front muffler clamp 45 33
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Diesel particulate filter Diesel particulate filter to Rear muffler clamp 45 33
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Diesel particulate filter Pressure line to Diesel particulate filter union nut 45 33
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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
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