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 50 37
  • 5.9L Diesel 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 50 37
  • 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 pressure switch Oil pressure switch 18 13
  • 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 43 32
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 8 6 Step 1
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 24 18 Step 2
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 30 22 Step 1
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 60 44 Step 2
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 70 52 Step 1
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 105 77 Step 3
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 105 77 Step 4, Verify
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head capscrew 70 52 Step 1
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head capscrew 105 77 Step 3
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head breather cover and wire harness clip 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Wiring harness P-clip to Cylinder head 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Engine block Block stiffener 43 32
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Engine block Engine thru-bolt nut 95 70
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Rear engine lift bracket 77 57
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator upper mounting bolt 41 30
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Starter Starter motor 43 32
  • 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 cap bolts 50 37 Step 1
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft main cap bolts 80 59 Step 2
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Crankshaft damper and speed indicator ring bolts 40 30
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail holddown bolt 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail fuel line nuts 30 22
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Intercooler Charge air cooler mounting bolts 2 1
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Intercooler Charge air cooler tubes clamps 8 6
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Intercooler Charge air cooler inlet and outlet pipes clamps 11 8
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Radiator Fan shroud to Radiator mounting bolts 12 9
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Radiator Upper radiator mounting bolts 12 9
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Radiator Fan drive 115 85
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner 43 32
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker housing 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker arm/Pedestal bolts 36 27
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Injection hold-down capscrews 5 4 Step 1
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system HPC connector tube and nut 15 11 Step 3
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Injection hold-down capscrews 10 7 Step 4
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system HPC connector tube nut 50 37 Step 5
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system High pressure fuel line fittings 30 22
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system High pressure fuel line brace capscrew and nut 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Injector harness nuts to Injectors 1 1 Late builds
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Injector fuel line brace 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel delivery lines banjo 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel drain line banjo 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel line - Rail to Cylinder head 30 22
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel line - Pump to fuel rail 37 27
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel filter housing assembly mounting 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
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel to Engine 137 101
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
  • NV5600 Manual Transmission
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel/Crankshaft adapter 137 101 Dual mass flywheels
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
  • G56 Manual Transmission
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel housing bolts 77 57
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flexplate to Engine 137 101
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission support bracket to Transmission bolts 102 75
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission support cushion to Support bracket stud nuts 47 35
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission support cushion bolts 47 35
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Transmission adapter Transmission adapter 77 57
  • 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

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 43 32
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield retaining nuts 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Exhaust manifold/Turbocharger assembly bolts 43 32
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger oil drain tube 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger oil supply line 24 18
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Exhaust pipe to Turbucharger elbow bolts 11 8
  • 5.9L Diesel Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter and exhaust pipe connection exhaust clamp nuts 54 40
  • 5.9L Diesel 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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