Dodge Ram 4 (2009-2019) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Dodge Ram 4 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 4

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
  • 5.7L Engine
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Differential Drain plug 60 44
  • 275FBI Front Axle
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 57 42
  • G56 Manual Transmission
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 61 45
  • Model 1500
  • 2WD
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 61 45
  • Model 1500
  • 4WD
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 108 80
  • Model 2500
  • 2WD
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 108 80
  • Model 3500
  • 2WD
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 75 55
  • Model 2500
  • 4WD
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 75 55
  • Model 3500
  • 4WD
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 164 121
  • Model 4500
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 164 121
  • Model 5500
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Wheels Lug nut 183 135 M14 bolt
  • Model 1500
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Wheels Lug nut 203 150 M14 bolt
  • Model 2500
  • Model 3500
  • SRW
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Wheels Lug nut 196 145 M14 bolt, with flat washer
  • Model 3500
  • Model 4500
  • Model 5500
  • DRW
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  • Production years: 2009 - 2019
  • Generation: 4
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Dodge Ram 1500 Ram 1500 Ram 1500 Classic Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Ram 2500/3500 Ram 4000 Dodge Ram ASV Ram

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 bolts 28 21
  • 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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Oil pump Oil pump cover 15 11
  • 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 Bolts 1 through 10, Step 1
  • 5.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 Bolts 11 through 15, Step 2
  • 5.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 54 40 Bolts 1 through 10, Step 3
  • 5.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 Bolts 11 through 15, Step 4
  • 5.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 34 25 Bolts 11 through 15, Step 6
  • 5.7L Engine
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Cylinder head Coil to Cylinder head cover bolts 7 5
  • 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
  • 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 mounting bolts 6 4
  • 5.7L Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body bolts 12 9
  • 5.7L Engine
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Throttle body Air duct to Throttle body clamp 3 2
  • 5.7L Engine
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Engine block Block pipe plugs 20 15 1/4-18 NPT
  • 5.7L Engine
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Engine block Oil galley plug 34 25 1/4-18 NPT
  • 5.7L Engine
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Engine block Coolant drain plug 27 20 3/8 NPT
  • 5.7L Engine
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Engine block Crankcase drain plug 34 25
  • 5.7L Engine
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Engine block Flexplate to Crankshaft bolts 95 70
  • 5.7L Engine
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Engine mounts Front engine mount through bolt and nut 130 96
  • 5.7L Engine
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Engine mounts Front engine mount heat shield nut 55 41
  • 5.7L Engine
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Engine mounts Front engine mount to support bracket through bolts to Axle pinion housing 120 89
  • 5.7L Engine
  • 4WD
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Engine mounts Front engine mount to support bracket through bolts to Axle housing 110 81
  • 5.7L Engine
  • 4WD
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Engine mounts Engine mount brackets to Block bolts 64 47
  • 5.7L Engine
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Engine mounts Front engine mount to Block bolts 64 47
  • 5.7L Engine
  • 2WD
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Sensor Knock sensor 20 15
  • 5.7L Engine
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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 ECT sensor 11 8
  • 5.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting bolts 41 30
  • 5.7L Engine
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Alternator Generator support bracket bolt/nuts 41 30
  • 5.7L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil mounting bolts 7 5
  • 5.7L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft phaser bolt 85 63
  • 5.7L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 122 90
  • 5.7L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft thrust plate bolts 12 9
  • 5.7L Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 13 10 Step 1
  • 5.7L Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 27 20 Step 2
  • 5.7L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft rear oil seal retainer mounting bolts 15 11
  • 5.7L Engine
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Crankshaft Vibration damper bolt 176 130
  • 5.7L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolts 24 18
  • 5.7L Engine
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Water pump Water pump to Tiiming chain case cover bolts 28 21
  • 5.7L Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Transmission oil cooler lines at oil pan 12 9
  • 5.7L Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 28 21
  • 5.7L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor to Engine 28 21
  • 5.7L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing drive tensioner bolts 11 8
  • 5.7L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing drive guide bolts 11 8
  • 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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Fuel system Fuel rail mounting bolts 11 8
  • 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 Flywheel to Crankshaft bolts 75 55
  • 5.7L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Oil pan to Transmission bolts 54 40
  • 5.7L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount studs through crossmember access slot 61 45
  • 5.7L Engine
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Transmission adapter Transmission bracket to Transmission 64 47
  • 5.7L Engine
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Transmission adapter Transmission support bracket bolts 68 50
  • 5.7L Engine
  • 2WD
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Torque converter Torque converter to Driveplate bolts 31 23
  • 5.7L Engine
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Transfer Rear support plate to Transfer case bolts 41 30
  • 5.7L Engine
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Transfer Transfer case to Insulator bolts 204 150
  • 5.7L Engine
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Steering rack Steering rack to Frame 258 190
  • 5.7L Engine
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Steering rack Steering gear mounting bolts 95 70
  • 5.7L 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 to Cylinder head 25 18
  • 5.7L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield nuts 24 18
  • 5.7L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust tailpipe clamp nuts 54 40
  • 5.7L Engine
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Muffler Muffler assembly clamp nuts 54 40
  • 5.7L Engine
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Catalytic converter Front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly to Exhaust manifold flange 26 19
  • 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
Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar to Crossmember 59 44
  • 5.7L Engine
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

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