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
  • 3.8L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 28 21
  • 3.8L Engine
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 28 21
  • 3.8L 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

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 27 20
  • 3.8L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 12 9
  • 3.8L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter attaching nipple 41 30
  • 3.8L Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure gauge sending unit 7 5
  • 3.8L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump pickup tube bolt 28 21
  • 3.8L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolts 12 9
  • 3.8L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod nut 54 40
  • 3.8L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 61 45 Step 1, Bolts 1-8
  • 3.8L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 88 65 Step 2, Bolts 1-8
  • 3.8L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 88 65 Step 3, Bolts 1-8
  • 3.8L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 33 24 Step 4, Bolt 9
  • 3.8L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 12 9
  • 3.8L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head to Intake manifold strut bolts 54 40
  • 3.8L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 28 21
  • 3.8L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 28 21
  • 3.8L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold plenum bolts 28 21
  • 3.8L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake plenum support bracket fastener 54 40
  • 3.8L Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor retaining bolt 12 9
  • 3.8L Engine
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor retaining bolt 14 10
  • 3.8L Engine
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Sensor Coolant sensor 7 5
  • 3.8L Engine
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Sensor Knock sensor 10 7
  • 3.8L Engine
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Sensor Oil pan level sensor plug 41 30
  • 3.8L Engine
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Sensor MAP sensor 4 3
  • 3.8L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting adjusting strap bolt 23 17
  • 3.8L Engine
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Alternator Generator mounting adjusting strap mounting bolt 41 30
  • 3.8L Engine
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Alternator Generator bracket bolt 41 30
  • 3.8L Engine
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Alternator Generator bracket to Intake manifold bolts 54 40
  • 3.8L Engine
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Alternator Generator pivot nut 41 30
  • 3.8L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil mounting screws 12 9
  • 3.8L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 54 40
  • 3.8L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft thrust plate bolt 12 9
  • 3.8L Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 41 30
  • 3.8L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft damper pulley to Crankshaft bolt 54 40
  • 3.8L Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail bolts 10 7
  • 3.8L Engine
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Water pump Water pump mounting bolts 12 9
  • 3.8L Engine
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 28 21
  • 3.8L Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 28 21
  • 3.8L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor bracket to Water pump bolt 41 30
  • 3.8L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor to Bracket bolt 68 50
  • 3.8L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor support bolt 41 30
  • 3.8L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain case cover 27 20 Bolt M8x1.25
  • 3.8L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain case cover 54 40 Bolt M10x1.5
  • 3.8L Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker shaft bracket bolts 28 21
  • 3.8L Engine
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Fuel system Fuel tube retaining bracket screw 4 3
  • 3.8L Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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

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
  • 3.8L Engine
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Power steering Power steering fluid pressure line to Pump fitting tube nut 31 23
  • 3.8L 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
  • 3.8L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold stud 23 17
  • 3.8L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield fasteners 12 9
  • 3.8L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold crossover fasteners 54 40
  • 3.8L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe to Exhaust manifold bolts 28 21
  • 3.8L Engine
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EGR EGR valve to Intake manifold mounting bolts 22 16
  • 3.8L Engine
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EGR EGR tube flange bolts 22 16
  • 3.8L Engine
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EGR EGR tube to Exhaust manifold nuts 22 16
  • 3.8L 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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