Dodge Dakota 3 (2005-2011) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Dodge Dakota 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 Dodge Dakota 3

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • 4.7L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 27 20
  • 4.7L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 50 37
  • Getrag 238 Manual Transmission
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 183 135
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  • Production years: 2005 - 2011
  • Generation: 3
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Ram Dakota

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
  • 4.7L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 15 11
  • 4.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 Step 1, Bolts 1 to 10
  • 4.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 47 35 Step 2, Bolts 1 to 10
  • 4.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 25 18 Step 2, Bolts 11 to 14
  • 4.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 30 22 Step 3, Bolts 11 to 14
  • 4.7L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 27 20
  • 4.7L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 27 20
  • 4.7L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold retaining bolts 12 9
  • 4.7L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket to Block bolts 61 45
  • 4.7L Engine
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Engine mounts Rear mount to Transmission bolts 46 34
  • 4.7L Engine
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Knock sensor Knock sensor 20 15
  • 4.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bolts 28 21 M8 bolts
  • 4.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bolts 54 40 M10 bolts
  • 4.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator vertical mounting bolt 55 41
  • 4.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator horizontal mounting bolt 55 41 Long bolt
  • 4.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator horizontal mounting bolt 74 55 Short bolt
  • 4.7L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 122 90 Non-oiled bolt
  • 4.7L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 11 8
  • 4.7L Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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

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 bolts 25 18
  • 4.7L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust clamp nuts 61 45
  • 4.7L 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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