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
  • 2.5L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • 2.5L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 37 27
  • 2.5L Engine
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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
  • 2.5L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 10 7 1/4 inch bolts
  • 2.5L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 15 11 5/16 inch bolts
  • 2.5L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • 2.5L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adaptor bolt 102 75
  • 2.5L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter connector 68 50
  • 2.5L Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sending unit 15 11
  • 2.5L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 30 22 Step 1, All bolts
  • 2.5L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 61 45 Step 2, All bolts
  • 2.5L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 149 110 Step 3, Bolts 1 to 6
  • 2.5L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 136 100 Step 4, Bolt 7
  • 2.5L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 149 110 Step 5, Bolts 8 to 10
  • 2.5L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 37 27
  • 2.5L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap nuts 45 33
  • 2.5L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold fasteners 41 30 Fastener 1
  • 2.5L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold fasteners 31 23 Fasteners 2 to 5
  • 2.5L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold fasteners 23 17 Fasteners 6 and 7
  • 2.5L Engine
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Engine block Main bearing cap bolts 54 40 Step 1
  • 2.5L Engine
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Engine block Main bearing cap bolts 95 70 Step 2
  • 2.5L Engine
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Engine block Main bearing cap bolts 108 80 Step 3
  • 2.5L Engine
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Engine block Cylinder block drain plugs 34 25
  • 2.5L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine rear support cushion/crossmember nuts 22 16
  • 2.5L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bolts 57 42
  • 2.5L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bracket to Engine 47 35
  • 2.5L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 108 80
  • 2.5L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolts 30 22
  • 2.5L Engine
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Belt tensioner Belt tensioner pulley bolt 57 42
  • 2.5L Engine
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Belt tensioner Belt tensioner bracket to Block bolts 47 35
  • 2.5L Engine
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Belt tensioner Belt idler pulley fixed pulley bolt 57 42
  • 2.5L 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 cover bolts 28 21
  • 2.5L Engine
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Transmission mount Transmission support bracket bolts 43 32
  • 2.5L Engine
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Transmission mount Transmission support adaptor bracket bolts 75 55
  • 2.5L Engine
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering pump Power steering pump mounting bolts 28 21
  • 2.5L Engine
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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 assembly bolts 41 30 Bolt 1
  • 2.5L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold assembly bolts 31 23 Bolts 2 to 5
  • 2.5L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold assembly nuts 14 10 Nuts 6 and 7
  • 2.5L 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

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