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 specs for Dodge Ram 4

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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
Engine block Block heater bolt 2 1
  • Diesel Engines
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Water pump Water pump bolts 24 18
  • Diesel Engines
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Fuel/Oil cooler Power steering oil cooler bolts 8 6
  • Diesel Engines
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Fuel/Oil cooler Transmission auxiliary oil cooler bolts 6 4
  • Diesel Engines
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Fuel/Oil cooler Transmission oil cooler tube nuts 31 23
  • Diesel Engines
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Coolant expansion tank Coolant recovery container bolts 10 7
  • Diesel Engines
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Radiator Engine mounted fan shroud brackets 24 18
  • Diesel Engines
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Radiator Fan shroud ring to Fan shroud brackets 12 9
  • Diesel Engines
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Radiator Fan shroud to Radiator mounting bolts 12 9
  • Diesel Engines
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Radiator Radiator to Support 8 6
  • Diesel Engines
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Radiator Fan blade to Viscous fan drive 24 18
  • Diesel Engines
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Radiator Fan drive 115 85
  • Diesel Engines
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Radiator Fan motor pressure line 47 35
  • Diesel Engines
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Radiator Fan motor return line 29 21
  • 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 to Block bolt 41 30
  • 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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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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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
Turbo Turbocharger coolant supply line 24 18
  • Diesel Engines
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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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