Torque Specifications

2016 Dodge and Ram Challenger R/T Plus Shaker, Eng CD EZCSECTION Torque Specifications
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ENGINE BLOCK

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
Camshaft Phaser Bolt 95 70 - -
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts 13 - 115 -
Coolant Drain Plugs 1/4 x 18 NPT 34 25 - -
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 40 plus 90° Turn 30 plus 90° Turn - X
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, INSTALLATION . -
Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Bolt 11 - 97 -
Lifter Guide Holder 12 9 - -
Oil Pan Bolts Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to PAN, OIL, INSTALLATION . X
Oil Dipstick Tube 11 - 97 -
Oil Filter Adapter-Engine Oil Cooler 33 24 - -
Oil Gallery Plugs 1/4 x 18 NPT 20 - 177 -
Oil Pan Drain Plug 27 20 - -
Oil Pressure Sensor 14 - 124 -
Oil Pump to Engine Block Bolts 32 23 - -
Oil Pump Cover Bolts. 15 - 133 -
Oil Pump Pickup Tube Bolt 28 21 - -
Oil Pump Pickup Tube Nut 28 11 - -
Oil Temperature Sensor 27 20 - -
Piston Oil Cooler Jet Bolts 11 8 - -
Plugs 3/8 x 18 NPT 27 20 - -
Timing Chain Guide Bolts 11   97 -
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts 11 - 97 -
* NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.
CYLINDER HEAD

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
Cylinder Head Bolts Specific torque and fastener pattern required. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION . -
Cylinder Head Cover Bolts 11 - 97 -
Exhaust Manifold Bolts 25 19 - X
Ignition Coil Bolts 7 - 62 -
Supercharger to Cylinder Head Bolts Specific torque and fastener pattern required. Refer to SUPERCHARGER, INSTALLATION . -
Lifter Guide Holder Bolts 12 9 - -
Rocker Arm Bolts Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, INSTALLATION . -
* NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.
FRONT ENGINE

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
Timing Chain Cover Bolts 28 21 - -
Lifting Stud 55 41 - -
Vibration Damper Bolt 324 239 - X
Water Pump-to-Timing Chain Case Cover Bolts 28 21 - -
* NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.
REAR ENGINE

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
Flexplate Bolts 95 70 - -
Inspection Cover to Transmission Bolt 11 - 97 -
Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer Bolts 13 - 115 -
Torque Convertor Bolts 42 31 - -
Transmission to Oil Pan Bolts 45 33 - -
Transmission Bell Housing to Engine Bolts 45 33 - -
* NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.
ENGINE MOUNTS

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
Engine Mount Bracket to Block Bolts 61 45 - -
Engine Mount to Engine Mount Bracket 60 44 - -
Engine Mount to Cradle Bolts 48 35 - -
Engine Mount Heat Shield Nuts 25 18 - -
Transmission Crossmember Bolts - Automatic 65 48 - -
Transmission Crossmember Bolts - Manual 61 45 - -
Rear Isolator Bracket to Transmission Bolts (Automatic) 68 50 - -
Rear Isolator to Bracket Bolts (Automatic) 31 23 - -
Rear Isolator to Crossmember Bolts (Automatic) 61 45 - -
Rear Isolator to Transmission Bolts (Manual) 54 40 - -
Rear Isolator to Crossmember Bolts (Manual) 54 40 - -
* NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.
ACCESSORY DRIVE

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
Generator Support Bracket Bolt 65 48 - -
Generator Support Bracket to Engine Mount Nut 25 18 - -
* NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.
MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
Air Cleaner Body Bolt 4 - 35 -
Air Cleaner Cover 3 - 26 -
Air Cleaner Tube Clamps 4 - 35 -
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Nuts 11 - 97 -
Oil Control Valve Bolt 11 - 97 -
Heater Tube Bolt 18 - 159 -
Strut Tower Support Bolts 38 28 - -
* NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.
RENDER: 1.0x

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