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

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: January 20, 2024

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

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 pan drain plug 27 20
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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  • Production years: 2005 - 2010
  • Generation: 3
  • 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 12 9
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 27 20
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick tube 6 4
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Oil feeder Piston oil cooler jet bolts 13 10
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump attaching bolts 28 21
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump pickup tube bolt and nut 28 21
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 45 33 Stage 1
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 M8 Bolts, Step 1
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 34 25 M8 Bolts, Step 2
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 34 25 M12 Bolts, Step 1
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 54 40 M12 Bolts, Step 2
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 8 6
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold retaining bolts 12 9
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body bolts 12 9
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Engine block Front insulator through bolt and nut 95 70
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Engine block Front insulator to Block bolts 95 70
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Engine block Rear insulator to Bracket 68 50
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Engine block Rear insulator to Crossmember 41 30
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Engine block Rear insulator bracket bolts 68 50
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Engine block Block pipe plugs 20 15 1/4 NPT
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Engine block Block pipe plugs 27 20 3/8 NPT
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bolts 55 41
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 122 90
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft tensioner plate bolts 28 21
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 28 21 M12
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap cross bolts 22 16 M8
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Crankshaft Vibration damper bolt 176 130
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Water pump Water pump to Timing chain case cover bolts 28 21
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 28 21
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain case cover bolts 28 21
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain case cover lifting stud 55 41
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker arm bolts 22 16
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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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 75 55
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flexplate to Crankshaft bolts 95 70
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Rear insulator to Transmission 68 50
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) Engine
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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 to Cylinder head bolts 31 23
  • 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT-8) 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 Grand Cherokee 3

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