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 specs for Dodge Ram 3

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • 3.7L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 27 20
  • 3.7L Engine
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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
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • 3.7L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 15 11
  • 3.7L Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick tube to Engine block bolt 15 11
  • 3.7L Engine
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Oil feeder Oil fill tube bolts 12 9
  • 3.7L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 28 21
  • 3.7L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolts 12 9
  • 3.7L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pickup tube bolt and nut 28 21
  • 3.7L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 27 20
  • 3.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 27 20 Step 1, Bolts 1-8
  • 3.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 14 10 Step 2, Bolts 9-12
  • 3.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 26 19 Step 4, Bolts 9-12
  • 3.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 12 9
  • 3.7L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 27 20
  • 3.7L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 12 9
  • 3.7L Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body mounting bolts 11 8
  • 3.7L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket to Block bolts 61 45
  • 3.7L Engine
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor 12 9
  • 3.7L Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 28 21
  • 3.7L Engine
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Sensor Engine coolant temperture sensor 11 8
  • 3.7L Engine
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Sensor Knock sensor 20 15
  • 3.7L Engine
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Sensor Map sensor mounting screws 3 2
  • 3.7L Engine
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Sensor TPS mounting screws 7 5
  • 3.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bolts 28 21 M8 bolts
  • 3.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bolts 54 40 M10 bolts
  • 3.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator vertical mounting bolt 55 41
  • 3.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator horizontal mounting bolt 74 55 Short
  • 3.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator horizontal mounting bolt 55 41 Long
  • 3.7L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil mounting 8 6
  • 3.7L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket retaining bolt 122 90
  • 3.7L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 11 8
  • 3.7L Engine
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Camshaft Crankshaft damper bolt 175 129
  • 3.7L Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail mounting bolts 11 8
  • 3.7L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolts 58 43
  • 3.7L Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 12 9
  • 3.7L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolts 58 43
  • 3.7L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide bolts 28 21
  • 3.7L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner arm 28 21
  • 3.7L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Hydraulic tensioner bolts 28 21
  • 3.7L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain primary tensioner bolts 28 21
  • 3.7L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing drive idler sprocket bolt 34 25
  • 3.7L 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 Flexplate bolts 95 70
  • 3.7L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil cooler to Transmission tube nuts 20 15
  • 3.7L Engine
  • 45RFE Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Rear mount to Transmission bolts 46 34
  • 3.7L Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Counterbalance shaft retaining bolt 28 21
  • 3.7L Engine
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering Power steering pressure switch 14 10 Minimum torque
  • 3.7L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pressure switch 22 16 Maximum torque
  • 3.7L 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 25 18
  • 3.7L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield nuts 8 6
  • 3.7L Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold bolts 31 23
  • 3.7L 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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