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
Cylinder head Fuel connector nut at Cylinder head 50 37
  • Diesel Engines
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Engine block Block heater 75 55
  • Diesel Engines
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor 9 7
  • Diesel Engines
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 9 7
  • Diesel Engines
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Sensor Engine coolant temperture sensor 18 13
  • Diesel Engines
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Sensor Map sensor mounting screws 1 1
  • Diesel Engines
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Sensor Fuel pressure sensor 70 52
  • Diesel Engines
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Sensor Water-in-fuel sensor 5 4
  • Diesel Engines
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Alternator Generator/Compressor mounting bracket bolts 24 18
  • Diesel Engines
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Alternator Generator to Block bolt 24 18
  • Diesel Engines
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Starter Starter solenoid nut 6 4 Small nut
  • Diesel Engines
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Starter Starter mounting bolts 43 32
  • Diesel Engines
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Battery Battery cable eyelet nut to Solenoid 14 10 Large nut
  • Diesel Engines
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Common rail Fuel rail mounting bolts 24 18
  • Diesel Engines
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Water pump Water pump bolts 24 18
  • Diesel Engines
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 10 7
  • Diesel Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Automatic belt tensioner pulley bolt 43 32
  • Diesel Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley bolt 43 32
  • Diesel Engines
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Fuel system Fuel filter lid 34 25
  • Diesel Engines
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Fuel system Fuel filter drain valve screws 2 1
  • Diesel Engines
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Fuel system Fuel pressure limiting valve banjo bolt 24 18
  • Diesel Engines
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Fuel system Fuel pressure limiting valve in Fuel rail 70 52
  • Diesel Engines
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Fuel system Fuel tank mounting straps 41 30
  • Diesel Engines
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Fuel system Fuel injection pump to Gear shaft nut 105 77
  • Diesel Engines
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Fuel system Fuel injection pump mounting nuts 24 18
  • Diesel Engines
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Clutch pressure plate Pressure plate bolts 30 22
  • Diesel Engines
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil cooler 24 18 M8
  • Diesel Engines
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil cooler 77 57 M12
  • Diesel Engines
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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

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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