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
  • 3.9L Engine
  • 4x4
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 41 30
  • 3.9L 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
  • 3.9L Engine
  • 4x2
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • 3.9L Engine
  • 4x4
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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
  • 3.9L Engine
  • 4x4
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 68 50 Step 1
  • 3.9L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 143 105 Step 2
  • 3.9L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 41 30
  • 3.9L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 61 45
  • 3.9L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 8 6 Step 1, Bolts 1 and 2
  • 3.9L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 1 1 Step 1, Bolts 1 and 2, In alternating steps
  • 3.9L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 8 6 Step 2, Bolts 3 to 12
  • 3.9L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 8 6 Step 3, All bolts
  • 3.9L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 16 12 Step 4, All bolts
  • 3.9L Engine
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Engine block Main bearing cap bolts 115 85
  • 3.9L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine support bracket to Block bolts 41 30
  • 3.9L Engine
  • 4x4
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Alternator Generator mounting bolt 41 30
  • 3.9L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bracket to Intake manifold 54 40
  • 3.9L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 68 50
  • 3.9L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft thrust plate bolts 24 18
  • 3.9L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolts 40 30
  • 3.9L Engine
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Belt tensioner Automatic belt tensioner pulley bolt 61 45
  • 3.9L Engine
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Belt tensioner Automatic belt tensioner to Block bolts 41 30
  • 3.9L Engine
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Belt tensioner Automatic belt tensioner to Mounting bracket bolts 67 49
  • 3.9L Engine
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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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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 41 30
  • 3.9L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump bracket bolts 41 30
  • 3.9L 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 bolts and nuts 34 25
  • 3.9L 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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