Dodge Dakota 2 (1997-2004) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Dodge Dakota 2 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 Dakota 2

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • 3.9L Engine
  • 4x2
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • 5.9L Engine
  • 4x2
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Axle shaft Front axle nut 235 173
  • 4x4
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 115 85 Minimum torque
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 157 116 Maximum torque
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  • Production years: 1997 - 2004
  • Generation: 2
  • Type of van: pickup
  • 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 drain plug 34 25
  • 3.9L Engine
  • 4x2
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • 5.9L Engine
  • 4x2
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 24 18
  • 3.9L Engine
  • 4x2
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 24 18
  • 5.9L Engine
  • 4x2
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Engine mounts Side engine mount bracket nuts 95 70
  • 4.7L Engine
  • 4x2
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Engine mounts Side engine mount through bolts nuts 68 50
  • 4.7L Engine
  • 4x2
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket locknuts 41 30
  • 4.7L Engine
  • 4x2
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Transmission mount Transmission support bracket bolts 68 50
  • 3.9L Engine
  • 4x2
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Transmission mount Transmission support bracket bolts 68 50
  • 5.9L Engine
  • 4x2
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Axle shaft Front hub/bearing spindle nut 251 185
  • 4x2
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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

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
Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber upper nut 26 19
  • 4x2
  • 4x4
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber lower bolts 28 21
  • 4x2
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bar retainer bolts 60 44
  • 4x2
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link upper nut 37 27
  • 4x2
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link ball stud nut 47 35
  • 4x2
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Control arm Front upper suspension arm pivot shaft nuts 167 123
  • 4x2
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Control arm Front upper suspension arm pivot shaft to Frame nuts 210 155
  • 4x2
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Control arm Front lower suspension arm front nut 175 129
  • 4x2
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Control arm Front lower suspension arm rear nut 108 80
  • 4x2
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Ball joint Front upper ball joint nut 81 60
  • 4x2
  • 4x4
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Ball joint Front lower ball joint nut 127 94
  • 4x2
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general torque settings

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

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