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
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • 5.7L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13 ±3 Nm
  • 5.7L 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
  • 5.7L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 12 9
  • 5.7L Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick tube 12 9
  • 5.7L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump attaching bolts 28 21
  • 5.7L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolts 15 11
  • 5.7L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump pickup tube bolt and nut 28 21
  • 5.7L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 21 15
  • 5.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 34 25 Step 1, M12 bolts
  • 5.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 54 40 Step 2, M12 bolts
  • 5.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 Step 1, M8 bolts
  • 5.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 34 25 Step 2, M8 bolts
  • 5.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 8 6
  • 5.7L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13 ±3 Nm
  • 5.7L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 12 9
  • 5.7L Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body bolts 12 9
  • 5.7L Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body mounting bolts 12 9
  • 5.7L Engine
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Engine block Block pipe plugs 20 15 1/4 NPT
  • 5.7L Engine
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Engine block Block pipe plugs 27 20 3/8 NPT
  • 5.7L Engine
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Engine block Front insulator to Block bolts 95 70
  • 5.7L Engine
  • 2WD
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Engine mounts Engine mounts to Front axle nuts 94 69
  • 5.7L Engine
  • 4WD
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Engine mounts Left engine bracket to Front axle bolts 101 74
  • 5.7L Engine
  • 4WD
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Engine mounts Upper and lower mount mounting bolts 61 45
  • 5.7L Engine
  • 2WD
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor 12 9
  • 5.7L Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 12 9
  • 5.7L Engine
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Sensor Engine coolant temperture sensor 11 8
  • 5.7L Engine
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Sensor Knock sensor 20 15
  • 5.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bolts 55 41
  • 5.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator support bracket bolts/nuts 41 30
  • 5.7L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil mounting 12 9
  • 5.7L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 122 90
  • 5.7L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft tensioner plate bolts 28 21
  • 5.7L Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 27 20 Step 1, M12
  • 5.7L Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap crossbolts 28 21 M8
  • 5.7L Engine
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Camshaft Vibration damper bolt 176 130
  • 5.7L Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail mounting bolts 11 8
  • 5.7L Engine
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Water pump Water pump to Timing chain case cover bolts 28 21
  • 5.7L Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 28 21
  • 5.7L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain case cover bolts 28 21
  • 5.7L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain case cover lifting stud 55 41
  • 5.7L Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker arm bolts 22 16
  • 5.7L 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 Flywheel to Crankshaft bolts 75 55
  • 5.7L Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flexplate to Crankshaft bolts 95 70
  • 5.7L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil cooler to Transmission tube nuts 20 15
  • 5.7L Engine
  • 45RFE Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Rear insulator to Transmission bolts 68 50
  • 5.7L Engine
  • 4WD
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Transmission mount/case Transmission support bracket bolts 68 50
  • 5.7L Engine
  • 2WD
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Transmission mount/case Rear transmission mount to Transmission bracket bolts 61 45
  • 5.7L Engine
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Transfer Transfer case to Insulator mounting plate nuts 204 150
  • 5.7L Engine
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Transfer Rear support plate to Transfer case bolts 41 30
  • 5.7L Engine
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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 to Cylinder head 25 18
  • 5.7L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Exhaut pipe retaining bolts 20 15 Minimum torque
  • 5.7L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Exhaut pipe retaining bolts 26 19 Maximum torque
  • 5.7L Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold bolts 31 23
  • 5.7L Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust pipe clamp nuts 52 38
  • 5.7L 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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