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 80 59
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 41 30
  • 5.9L Diesel 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 80 59
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sender/switch 16 12
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure regulator plug 80 59
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Oil feeder Oil fill tube bracket bolt 43 32
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Oil feeder Oil suction tube (flange) bolts 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Oil feeder Oil suction tube (brace) bolt 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump mounting bolts 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump to Adapter nuts 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump adapter to P/S pump nuts 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump assembly to Gear cover bolts 77 57
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump oil supply line fitting 10 7
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 35 26 Step 1 preliminary
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 70 52 Step 2 secondary
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 100 74 Step 3 final
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 90 66 Step 1, All bolts
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 90 66 Step 2, Recheck all bolts
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 120 89 Step 3, Long bolts
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 120 89 Step 4, Recheck long bolts
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 41 30
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold cover bolts 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Engine block Block heater mounting bolt 12 9
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Front mount thru bolt nut 102 75
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator pulley nut 80 59
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Starter Starter motor mounting bolts 68 50
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Battery Battery cable (negative) to Block bolt 77 57
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft thrust plate bolts 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft main bearing bolts 60 44 Step 1 preliminary
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft main bearing bolts 90 66 Step 2 secondary
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Vibration damper bolts 125 92
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Fan pulley crankshaft 9 7
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Radiator Fan shroud mounting bolts 11 8
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Radiator Cooling fan to Fan clutch bolts 20 15
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Radiator Fan clutch mounting to Fan hub 57 42 Left hand threads
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Radiator Fan hub bracket bolts 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Radiator Fan hub bearing bolt 77 57
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Radiator Fan pulley to Fan hub bolts 9 7
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt tensioner mounting bolt 43 32
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker arm bolts 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Clutch assembly Clutch cover to Flywheel bolts 23 17
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolts 137 101
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel housing adapter bolts 77 57
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Transmission adapter Transmission support bracket bolts 68 50
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
  • 2WD
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Transmission adapter Transmission support spacer bolts 68 50
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
  • 4WD
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Transmission adapter Transmission support spacer to Insulator mounting plate bolts 204 150
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
  • 4WD
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Torque converter Torque converter drive plate bolts 47 35
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Transfer Rear support plate to Transfer case bolts 41 30
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Transfer Transfer case to Insulator mounting plate nuts 204 150
  • 5.9L Diesel 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 Engine 41 30
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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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

general torque settings

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

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