Dodge Ram 3 (2002-2009) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Dodge Ram 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 settings for Dodge Ram 3

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 50 37
  • Getrag 238 Manual Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 57 42
  • G56 Manual Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 38 28
  • T56 Manual Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle nut 179 132 Beginning torque
  • Link/Coil Suspension
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle nut 356 263 Final torque
  • Link/Coil Suspension
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 61 45
  • Independent Front Suspension
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 75 55
  • Link/Coil Suspension
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Wheels Lug nut 129 95 9/16 x 18 with 60° cone
  • 1500
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Wheels Lug nut 197 145 9/16 x 18 with 60° cone
  • 2500
  • SRW
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Wheels Lug nut 210 155 9/16 x 18 with flat washer
  • 3500
  • DRW
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  • Production years: 2002 - 2009
  • Generation: 3
  • 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

drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Front hub/bearing bolts 176 130
  • 4x2
  • Independent Front Suspension
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Drive/Axle shaft Front pinion flange bolts 28 21
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Steering rack Rack and pinion steering gear to Frame bolts 251 185
  • 2WD
  • Independent Front Suspension
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Power steering Power steering line return line 54 40
  • Independent Front Suspension
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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
Disc brake Front caliper adapter mounting bolts 339 250
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Disc brake Rear caliper adapter mounting bolts 197 145
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Disc brake Front extension to Rotor nut 130 96
  • DRW
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Disc brake Rear rotor to Hub bolt 128 94
  • DRW
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Lug nut 197 145 9/16 x 18 with 60° cone
  • 2500
  • SRW
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Wheels Lug nut 210 155 9/16 x 18 with flat washer
  • 3500
  • DRW
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Spring Spring front & rear bolt & nut 230 170
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Spring Spring rear shackle nuts 230 170
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Spring Jounce bumper bolts 61 45
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Control arm Front lower suspension arm frame nuts 285 210
  • 4x2
  • Independent Front Suspension
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Control arm Front upper suspension arm frame nuts 170 125
  • 4x2
  • Independent Front Suspension
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Ball joint Front lower suspension arm ball joint nut 135 100
  • 4x2
  • Independent Front Suspension
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general torque settings

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

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