Dodge Caravan 3 (1996-2000) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Dodge Caravan 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 Caravan 3

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 27 20
  • 2.4L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 21 15
  • 2.4L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 28 21
  • 2.4L Engine
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Differential Drain plug 23 17
  • A558 Manual Transmission
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Differential Drain plug 23 17
  • A598 Manual Transmission
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Wheels Wheel mounting lug nut 110 81 Minimum torque
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Wheels Wheel mounting lug nut 135 100 Maximum torque
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  • Production years: 1996 - 2000
  • Generation: 3
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Dodge Grand Caravan (LWB Model) Dodge Caravan (SWB Model) 3-Star Grand Caravan SXZ6510

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engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 27 20
  • 2.4L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 12 9
  • 2.4L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 21 15
  • 2.4L Engine
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Oil dipstick Dipstick tube fastener 12 9
  • 2.4L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump attaching bolts 28 21
  • 2.4L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump pickup tube bolt 28 21
  • 2.4L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump relief valve cap 41 30
  • 2.4L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump cover fastener 12 9
  • 2.4L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 27 20
  • 2.4L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 34 25 Step 1
  • 2.4L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 68 50 Step 2
  • 2.4L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 68 50 Step 3
  • 2.4L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover assembly to Head fasteners 5 4 Step 1
  • 2.4L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover assembly to Head fasteners 9 7 Step 2
  • 2.4L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover assembly to Head fasteners 12 9 Step 3
  • 2.4L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 28 21
  • 2.4L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 22 16
  • 2.4L Engine
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold bolts 28 21
  • 2.4L Engine
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Engine mounts Front engine mount bolts 54 40 Bolts 1 and 5
  • 2.4L Engine
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Engine mounts Front engine mount bolts 108 80 Bolts 2, 3 and 4
  • 2.4L Engine
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Engine mounts Left engine mount to Transaxle bolts 55 41
  • 2.4L Engine
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Engine mounts Left engine mount through bolt 75 55
  • 2.4L Engine
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Engine mounts Right engine mount to Rail fasteners 68 50
  • 2.4L Engine
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Engine mounts Right engine mount vertical engine fastener 102 75
  • 2.4L Engine
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Engine mounts Right engine mount horizontal fastener 150 111
  • 2.4L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket bolts 61 45
  • 2.4L Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor retaining bolt 12 9
  • 2.4L Engine
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor mounting screws 10 7
  • 2.4L Engine
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Sensor Coolant sensor 7 5
  • 2.4L Engine
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Sensor Knock sensor 10 7
  • 2.4L Engine
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Sensor MAP sensor 4 3
  • 2.4L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil mounting screws 12 9
  • 2.4L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing caps 12 9 M6 fasteners
  • 2.4L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing caps 28 21 M8 fasteners
  • 2.4L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 101 74
  • 2.4L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft main cap bolts 41 30 Bolts M11
  • 2.4L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft main bearing bedplate bolts 34 25 Bolts M8
  • 2.4L Engine
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Crankshaft Balance shaft carrier to Block bolts 54 40
  • 2.4L Engine
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Crankshaft Balance shaft gear cover double ended fastener 12 9
  • 2.4L Engine
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Crankshaft Balance shaft sprocket bolts 28 21
  • 2.4L Engine
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Crankshaft Balance shaft chain tensioner bolts 12 9
  • 2.4L Engine
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Crankshaft Balance shaft carrier cover fasteners 12 9
  • 2.4L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft damper bolt 135 100
  • 2.4L Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail bolts 22 16
  • 2.4L Engine
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Water pump Water pump mounting bolts 12 9
  • 2.4L Engine
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Water pump Water pump inlet tube bolts 12 9
  • 2.4L Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 28 21
  • 2.4L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Front timing belt covers bolts 5 4
  • 2.4L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt idler pulley mounting bolt 61 45
  • 2.4L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt tensioner assembly bolts 61 45
  • 2.4L Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Clutch assembly Modular clutch bolts 74 55
  • 2.4L Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate bolts 95 70
  • 2.4L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Upper trans. cover 12 9
  • 2.4L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Lower trans. cover 12 9
  • 2.4L 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 54 40
  • 2.4L Engine
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Power steering Power steering fluid pressure line to Pump fitting tube nut 31 23
  • 2.4L 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 fastener 23 17
  • 2.4L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts 12 9
  • 2.4L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe to Exhaust manifold bolt 28 21
  • 2.4L 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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