Torque Specifications

1999 Dodge and Ram Dakota SLT, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
2.5L 14 (19)
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L (1)
8.0L (1)
Downstream Oxygen Sensor 22 (30)
Distributor Hold-Down Bolt 17 (23)
EVAP Canister-To-Mounting Bracket Nut
Dakota & Durango 17 (23)
Ram Pickup (2)
Ram Van & Ram Wagon (3)
Fuel Pump Module Lock Nut
Dakota 40 (54)
Ram Pickup 32 (43)
Ram Van & Ram Wagon 40 (54)
Fuel Rail Bolt
2.5L (4)
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L 17 (23)
8.0L 11 (15)
Fuel Tank Strap Nut
Dakota & Durango 40 (54)
Ram Pickup 30 (41)
Ram Van & Ram Wagon (5)
IAT Sensor 20 (27)
Park/Neutral Switch 25 (34)
Power Steering Pressure Switch (2.5L) 16 (22)
Spark Plug 30 (41)
Throttle Body Bolt
2.5L (4)
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L 17 (23)
Throttle Body Nut (8.0L) 16 (22)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt (8.0L) (6) 16 (22)
Upstream Oxygen Sensor 22 (30)
Wheel Lug Nut (Dakota & Durango) 100 (136)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Air Cleaner Housing-To-Throttle Body Nut (Dakota & Durango) 96 (10.8)
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt (8.0L) 50 (5.6)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 96 (10.8)
EVAP Canister Mounting Bracket-To Body Nut (Ram Van & RamWagon) 95 (10.7)
EVAP Leak Detection Pump Filter Bolt (Ram Pickup, Ram Van & Ram Wagon) 65 (7.3)
EVAP Leak Detection Pump Bolt 11 (1.2)
EVAP Purge Solenoid Nut (Dakota & Durango) 75 (8.5)
IAC Motor Bolt 60 (6.8)
Ignition Coil Bolt/Nut
Dakota, Durango, Ram Van & Ram Wagon (7)
Ram Pickup
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L (7)
8.0L 90 (10.2)
MAP Sensor Bolt
Dakota & Durango 25 (2.8)
Ram Pickup
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L 25 (2.8)
8.0L 20 (2.3)
Ram Van & Ram Wagon 25 (2.8)
PCM Bolt 35 (4.0)
TP Sensor Bolt 60 (6.8)
(1) Tighten retaining bolts to 70 INCH lbs. (7.9 N.m).
(2) Tighten nuts to 80 INCH lbs. (9.0 N.m).
(3) Tighten nuts to 71 INCH lbs. (8.0 N.m).
(4) Tighten bolts to 100 INCH lbs. (11.3 N.m).
(5) Tighten retaining nuts to 60 INCH lbs. (6.8 N.m).
(6) Tighten bolts to specification in sequence. See Figure.
(7) On ignition coil using only bolts, tighten bolts to 50 INCH lbs. (5.6 N.m). On ignition coil using bolts and nuts, tighten bolts/nuts to 100 INCH lbs. (11.3 N.m).
RENDER: 1.0x

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