Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1 (1995-2006) Torque Spec Settings

By Rudolf Stricker - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1 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 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 25 18
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Oil filter Oil filter cap 25 18
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Glow plugs Glow plug 12 9
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 240 177
  • 2500 Series
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 190 140
  • 3500 Series
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  • Production years: 1995 - 2006
  • Generation: 1
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Dodge Sprinter (2003-2006) Freightliner Sprinter Mercedes-Benz Transporter T1N Sprinter 314 Mercedes Benz Sprinter Classic

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 25 18
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 9 7 M6 bolts
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 20 15 M8 bolts
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Oil pan Oil pan to End cover bolt 9 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Timing case cover bolt 9 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Transmission bell housing bolt 40 30
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter cap 25 18
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Oil filter Oil separator retaining bolts 8 6
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Oil dipstick Dipstick guide tube to Cylinder head bolt 14 10
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Oil feeder Oil fill tube to Transmission housing bolt 8 6
  • Automatic Transmission
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Oil feeder Oil fill tube to Cylinder head bolt 8 6
  • Automatic Transmission
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 20 15
  • Automatic Transmission
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Oil pump Oil pipe to Crankshaft bearing cap 8 6
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump bolts 14 10
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing cap bolts 5 4 Stage 1
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing cap bolts 25 18 Stage 2
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 15 11 M12 bolts, Stage 1
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 60 44 M12 bolts, Stage 2
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Cylinder head Timing chain cover to Cylinder head bolts 20 15 M8 bolts
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 9 7
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Glow plugs Glow plug 12 9
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 16 12
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold support bracket bolts 20 15
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Engine block Cylinder block drain plug 30 22
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Engine block End cover to Crankcase bolt 9 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine block Timing case cover to Crankcase bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine block Coolant drain plug to Crankcase 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine block Engine block coolant pre-heater 35 26
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine block Rear main seal/adaptor to Crankcase bolts 9 7
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Engine mounts Engine mount bolt 83 61
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Engine mounts Engine mount retaining nuts 45 33
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Engine mounts Engine cover screws 11 8
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Engine mounts Engine bracket to Crankcase bolt 20 15 Stage 1
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Engine bracket bolt 55 41
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Front engine mount to Engine bracket nut 65 48
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Front engine mount to Front axle carrier bolt 35 26
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Rear engine crossmember to Body bolt 40 30
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Rear engine mount to Rear engine crossmember bolt 35 26
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Rear engine mount to Transmission bolt/nut 40 30
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Vehicle frame nut 35 26
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor to Cylinder head cover nut/bolt 11 8
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor retaining bolt 9 7
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Sensor Oil level sensor to Oil pan bolt 14 10
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Sensor Fuel pressure sensor to Fuel rail 60 44
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Sensor Fuel pressure sensor to Fuel rail 80 59 Retighten
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Alternator Rear generator support bracket bolts to Engine 28 21
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator decoupler 110 81
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator/Turbocharger brace bolt to Turbocharger end 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator/Turbocharger brace bolt to Engine end 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator to Timing case cover bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator to Cooler housing bolt 6 4
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator cooler housing to Crankcase bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Starter Starter mounting bolts 40 30
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Starter Starter to Crankcase bolt 42 31
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Starter Starter solenoid 6 4 Smaller nut
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Starter Battery cable nut to Starter solenoid 14 10 Larger nut
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Battery Positive terminal clamp pinch bolt hex nut 12 9
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Battery Negative terminal clamp pinch bolt hex nut 8 6
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Battery Battery tray support screws 12 9
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Battery B+ terminal nut 18 13 Larger of 2 nuts
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Battery D+ terminal nut 5 4 Smaller of 2 nuts
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket to Exhaust camshaft bolt 18 13
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap to Cylinder head bolt 9 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Driver to Inlet camshaft bolt 50 37
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolt 55 41 Stage 1
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Leak oil line to Rail banjo bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Pressure control valve to Rail bolt 3 2 Stage 1
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Pressure control valve to Rail bolt 5 4 Stage 2
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail bolts 14 10
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Common rail Pressure line to Rail/Injector nut 22 16 New
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Pressure line to Rail/Injector nut 25 18 Reused
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Pressure line to High pressure pump/rail nut 22 16
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Threaded rail to Rail 22 16
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Water pump Water pump to Engine bolts 14 10
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Water pump Water pump to Engine bolts 20 15 M8 bolts
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Water pump Electric coolant pump mounting bracket retaining nuts 5 4
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Water pump Belt pulley to Coolant pump bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Water pump Belt pulley to Coolant pump bolt 35 26 Maximum torque
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Heater core Heater core tube assembly retaining bolts 5 4
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Heater core Temperature controlled cut out to Heater booster control module bolt 12 9
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Heater core Threaded stud to Electronic heater booster nut 18 13
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Engine oil cooler to Timing case cover bolts 14 10
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler lines to Transmission bolts 34 25
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Fuel/Oil cooler Fuel cooler to Charge air distribution pipe bolt 14 10
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Intercooler Charge air distribution pipe bolt 16 12
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Intercooler Charge air pipes/hoses clamp 3 2
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Radiator Fan blade bolts 9 7
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 9 7
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Radiator Auxiliary fan upper bracket assembly screws 5 4
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Radiator Lower auxiliary fan bracket retaining nuts 5 4
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Air conditioning A/C compressor retaining bolts 20 15 Denso 7SBU16C
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Air conditioning A/C compressor retaining bolts 20 15 Denso 10S17
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Air conditioning A/C suction and discharge lines to A/C compressor bolts 23 17 Denso 7SBU16C
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Air conditioning Underbody suction and discharge lines to A/C compressor bolts 21 15 Denso 10S17
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Air conditioning Discharge line fitting to Compressor bolt 23 17
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Air conditioning Rear discharge line to Rear A/C condenser nut 35 26
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Air conditioning A/C discharge and liquid lines to A/C condenser nuts 33 24
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Air conditioning A/C condenser screws 2 1
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Air conditioning Rear A/C condenser housing bolts 5 4
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Air conditioning Rear A/C condenser fan bolts 12 9
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Air conditioning Refrigerant compressor to Timing case cover bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Air conditioning Refrigerant compressor to Bracket bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Air conditioning Refrigerant lines to Refrigerant compressor bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Air conditioning A/C heater control retaining screws 2 1
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Air conditioning A/C pressure transducer 12 9
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Air conditioning A/C high pressure switch 10 7
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Air conditioning A/C low pressure switch 10 7
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Air conditioning Rear A/C evaporator housing screws 2 1
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt guide pulleys bolts 35 26
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains V-belt tensioning device to Tensioning pulley bolt 36 27
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains V-belt tensioning device to Timing case cover bolt 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner 80 59
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt/Pulley vibration damper bolt 200 148 M8.8 bolt, Stage 1
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt/Pulley vibration damper bolt 325 240 M10.9 bolt
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Valve cover Valve body/housing side cover screws 4 3
  • Automatic Transmission
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Fuel system Clip to Fuel filter bolt 8 6
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel filter retaining bolt 6 4
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Fuel system Fuel filter to Charge air distribution pipe bolt 14 10
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel tank mounting nuts 15 11 Minimum torque
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Fuel system Fuel tank mounting nuts 17 13 Maximum torque
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Fuel system Fuel tank module lock ring (lock nut) 60 44
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Fuel system Fuel lines 22 16
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Rear drain plug 100 74
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Differential Rear fill plug 100 74
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Differential Rear differential cover bolts 65 48
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Differential Rear differential case bolts 45 33
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Differential Rear ring gear bolts 180 133
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Differential Rear differential gears 20 15 Minimum torque
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Differential Rear differential gears 40 30 Maximum torque
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Differential Rear differential bearing cap bolts 70 52
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel bearing clamping nut 12 9 Hexagon socket bolt
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Wheel hub assembly Rear hub inner nut 300 221
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Wheel hub assembly Rear hub outer nut 250 184
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel flange ring to Rotor 180 133
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Wheel hub assembly Rear wheel flange ring to Rotor 200 148
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolts 45 33 Stage 1
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil drain plug 20 15
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Oil pan bolts 8 6
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission housing to Engine bolt 38 28
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount bolts and nuts 45 33
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission crossmember nuts 45 33
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Transmission mount/case Top transmission bolts 38 28
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Vent hose bracket to Transmission bolt 38 28
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission ground strap bolt 38 28
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission underside bolts 38 28
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission flange and Transmission housing bolts 8 6
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission oil line to Transmission housing bolt 34 25
  • Automatic Transmission
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Torque converter Torque converter drain plug 14 10
  • Automatic Transmission
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Torque converter Converter housing to Transmission housing bolts 20 15
  • Automatic Transmission
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Torque converter Torque converter to Drive plate bolt 50 37
  • Automatic Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Propeller shaft to Transmission bolt 70 52
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Drive/Axle shaft Propeller shaft to Axle bolt 70 52
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Drive/Axle shaft Propeller shaft flange to Output shaft flange nut 200 148
  • Automatic Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Retaining bracket to Frame floor bolt 100 74
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Drive/Axle shaft Center bearing support to Frame floor bolt 95 70
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Drive/Axle shaft Center bearing to Support nut 105 77
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle bearing cap bolts 72 53
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle grooved nut 500 369
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle shaft hub nut 65 48
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Outer tie rod end nut 130 96
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Tie rod end Outer tie rod end locking nut 50 37
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Tie rod end Front tie rod to Steering knuckle 150 111
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Steering rack Steering gear mounting bolts 25 18 Stage 1
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Steering rack Steering gear mounting bolts 45 33 Stage 2
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Steering rack Steering gear u-joint bolt 24 18
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Steering rack Steering gear boot clamp 7 5
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Steering rack High pressure hose to Steering gear 37 27
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Steering rack Return line to Steering gear 37 27
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Steering column Steering column bolts 25 18
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Steering column Steering column bracket bolts 24 18
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Steering shaft Steering gear shaft universal joint 24 18
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Steering shaft Jacket tube for steering shaft to Waist rail 25 18
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Steering wheel Steering wheel bolt 80 59
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Power steering Power steering pump to Engine bolts 21 15
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Power steering Power steering pulley to Pump 30 22
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Power steering Power steering line nuts 37 27
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Power steering High pressure flexible hose to Power steering pump 38 28
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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 retaining nuts 30 22
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust system connection clamp 55 41
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Exhaust manifold Bracket to Tail pipe nut 55 41
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust bracket to Threaded plate of center exhaust pipe nut 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust bracket to Transmission support 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Exhaust manifold Turbocharger to Exhaust manifold bolts 22 16
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Turbo Turbocharger oil supply line to Turbocharger bolt 25 18
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger oil return line to Turbocharger bolt 10 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Oil feed line to Cylinder head bolt 9 7 Minimum torque
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Oil feed line to Cylinder head bolt 22 16 Maximum torque
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Oil feed line to Turbocharger bolt 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger support bolt 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger support to Crankcase bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Oil outlet line to Turbocharger 9 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Exhaust manifold to Turbocharger flange connection 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger to Front catalytic converter connection 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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EGR EGR valve nut 9 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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EGR EGR positioner to Intake manifold bolts 14 10
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter bracket to Crankcase bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Catalytic converter Front catalytic converter to Engine mount clip 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front brake caliper adapter 170 125
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper adapter 90 66 M12x1.5 bolt
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper adapter 170 125 M14x1.5 bolt
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Disc brake Brake caliper guide pins 25 18 M8 bolt
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Disc brake Brake caliper guide pins 30 22 M10 bolt
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Disc brake Disc brake rotor locking bolt 23 17
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Disc brake Wear indicator to Caliper bolt 10 7
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Brake line Brake lines 14 10
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Brake booster Booster mounting nuts 25 18
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Brake pedal Pedal bearing bracket 23 17
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Master cylinder Master cylinder to Brake booster nut 28 21
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Parking brake Hand brake lever bolts 25 18
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Parking brake Parking brake cables mounting bracket bolts 25 18
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ABS ALB operating linkage lever to Rear axle 34 25
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ABS Brake lines to Hydraulic unit 16 12
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ABS CAB to HCU mounting bolts 2 1
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel lug nut 240 177
  • 2500 Series
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 190 140
  • 3500 Series
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Struts Front strut to Steering knuckle 185 136
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Struts Front strut to Body 100 74
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Spring Bottom spring clamp plate to Front axle 65 48 M10 bolt
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Spring Bottom spring clamp plate to Front axle 130 96 M12x1.5 bolt
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Spring Rear spring to Front spring bracket 95 70
  • SRW
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Spring Rear spring to Front spring bracket 185 136
  • DRW
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Spring Rear spring to Rear spring bracket 85 63
  • SRW
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Spring Rear spring to Rear spring bracket 185 136
  • DRW
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Spring Spring shackle to Rear spring bracket 90 66
  • SRW
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Spring Spring shackle to Rear spring bracket 185 136
  • DRW
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Spring U-bolt to Spring plate and rear axle 170 125
  • SRW
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Spring U-bolt to Spring plate and rear axle 170 125
  • DRW
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Shock absorbers/shocks Lower shock mounting to Rear axle 70 52 M12x1.5 bolt
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Shock absorbers/shocks Lower shock mounting to Rear axle 110 81 M14x1.5 bolt
  • SRW
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Shock absorbers/shocks Lower shock mounting to Rear axle 110 81 M14x1.5 bolt
  • DRW
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear upper shock mounting to Frame 80 59
  • SRW
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear upper shock mounting to Frame 140 103
  • DRW
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bar clamp bolts 30 22
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Stabilizer bar Sway bar clamp to Rear axle 25 18
  • SRW
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Stabilizer bar Sway bar clamp to Rear axle 70 52
  • DRW
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Stabilizer bar Sway bar bushing bolts 30 22
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear sway bar link 95 70
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Control arm Front lower control arm stop plate 60 44
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Control arm Lower control arm to Front axle beam 150 111
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Ball joint Front lower ball joint to Steering knuckle 280 207
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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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