Dodge Ram 2 (1994-2002) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Dodge Ram 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 settings for Dodge Ram 2

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • 5.2L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 41 30
  • 5.2L Engine
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Disc brake Caliper mounting bolts 51 38
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Wheels Lug nut 130 96 5 stud wheel
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Wheels Lug nut 180 133 8 stud wheel
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Wheels Lug nut 195 144 8 stud dual wheel
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  • Production years: 1994 - 2002
  • 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
  • 5.2L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 24 18
  • 5.2L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump attaching bolts 41 30
  • 5.2L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolts 11 8
  • 5.2L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 61 45
  • 5.2L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 68 50 Step 1
  • 5.2L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 143 105 Step 2
  • 5.2L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 11 8
  • 5.2L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 41 30
  • 5.2L Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body mounting bolts 23 17
  • 5.2L Engine
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Engine mounts Front mount thru bolt nut 102 75
  • 5.2L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine support bracket to Block bolts 41 30
  • 5.2L Engine
  • 4WD
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Sensor MAP sensor mounting screws 3 2
  • 5.2L Engine
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Alternator Generator ground terminal, B+ terminal and wire harness holddown 7 5 Minimum torque
  • 5.2L Engine
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Alternator Generator ground terminal, B+ terminal and wire harness holddown 10 7 Maximum torque
  • 5.2L Engine
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Starter Starter motor mounting bolts 68 50
  • 5.2L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil mounting 11 8 Nuts and bolts
  • 5.2L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil mounting 5 4 Tapped bolts
  • 5.2L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bolt 68 50
  • 5.2L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft thrust plate bolts 24 18
  • 5.2L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft main bearing cap bolts 115 85
  • 5.2L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolts 24 18
  • 5.2L Engine
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Crankshaft Vibration damper retainer bolt 183 135
  • 5.2L Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail mounting bolts 23 17
  • 5.2L Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 25 18
  • 5.2L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt tensioner pulley bolt 61 45
  • 5.2L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt tensioner to Mounting bracket bolt 67 49
  • 5.2L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain case cover bolts 41 30
  • 5.2L Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker arm bolts 28 21
  • 5.2L 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 bolts 75 55
  • 5.2L Engine
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Transmission adapter Transmission support bracket bolts 68 50
  • 5.2L Engine
  • 2WD
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Torque converter Torque converter drive plate bolts 31 23
  • 5.2L Engine
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Transfer Rear support plate to Transfer case bolts 41 30
  • 5.2L Engine
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Transfer Transfer case to Insulator mounting plate nuts 204 150
  • 5.2L 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 Bracket to Pump 47 35
  • 5.2L Engine
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Power steering pump Bracket to Engine 41 30
  • 5.2L 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 to Cylinder head bolts 34 25
  • 5.2L Engine
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EGR EGR valve to Intake manifold bolts 23 17
  • 5.2L 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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