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
  • 8.3L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • 8.3L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 27 20
  • 8.3L 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
  • 8.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 11 8 1/4-20
  • 8.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 23 17 5/16-18
  • 8.3L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • 8.3L Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor 9 7
  • 8.3L Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure relief valve plug 34 25
  • 8.3L Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator tube 11 8
  • 8.3L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolts 23 17
  • 8.3L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump pickup tube 11 8 Bolt 1/4-20
  • 8.3L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump pickup tube 23 17 Nut 5/16-18
  • 8.3L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 68 50
  • 8.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 47 35 Step 1, Bolts 1-12
  • 8.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 122 90 Step 2, Bolts 1-12
  • 8.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 11 8 Step 3, Tappet gallery bolts A-H
  • 8.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts/studs 11 8
  • 8.3L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 27 20
  • 8.3L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 11 8
  • 8.3L Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body bolts 11 8
  • 8.3L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket to Block bolts 41 30
  • 8.3L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount insulator nuts 102 75
  • 8.3L Engine
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor 11 8
  • 8.3L Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 11 8
  • 8.3L Engine
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Sensor Oil temperature sensor 9 7
  • 8.3L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bolts 41 30
  • 8.3L Engine
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Alternator Generator upper and lower mounting bolt 55 41
  • 8.3L Engine
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Starter Starter mounting bolts 41 30
  • 8.3L Engine
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Starter Starter battery cable nut 10 7
  • 8.3L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil to Cylinder head screws 11 8
  • 8.3L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolts 23 17
  • 8.3L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft thrust plate bolts 24 18
  • 8.3L Engine
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Camshaft Crankshaft vibration damper bolt 176 130
  • 8.3L Engine
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Camshaft Crankshaft oil scraper nuts 23 17
  • 8.3L Engine
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Camshaft Crankshaft pulley bolts 23 17
  • 8.3L Engine
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Camshaft Rear crankshaft seal retainer bolts 11 8
  • 8.3L Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail mounting bolts 12 9
  • 8.3L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolts 40 30
  • 8.3L Engine
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Water pump Water pump mounting bolts 11 8
  • 8.3L Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler bolts 5 4
  • 8.3L Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler line fitting 68 50
  • 8.3L Engine
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Radiator Upper radiator mounting bolts 12 9
  • 8.3L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor mounting bolts 23 17
  • 8.3L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor bracket bolts 23 17
  • 8.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolts 23 17
  • 8.3L Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker arm bolts 35 26
  • 8.3L 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
  • 8.3L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission to Oil pan bolts 23 17
  • 8.3L 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 pump mounting bolts 23 17
  • 8.3L 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 23 17
  • 8.3L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Exhaust pipe 34 25
  • 8.3L Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold bolts 20 15
  • 8.3L Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold clamp nuts 54 40
  • 8.3L 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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