3.6L Torque Specifications

2016 Dodge and Ram Challenger R/T Plus Shaker, Eng CD EZCSECTION 3.6L Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER*
Belt Tensioner Bolt 50 37 -  
Block Heater Bolt 12 9 -  
Condenser Bolts 9 - 80  
Coolant Reservoir Return Tube to Air box Nut 16 12 -  
Coolant Return Tube to Oil Filter Housing 40 30 -  
Coolant Supply Tube to Oil Filter Housing 9 - 80  
Cooling Fan Assembly to Radiator Bolts 9 - 80  
Cross Over to Front Cover Bolts 12 9 -  
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 30 22 -  
Heater Tube Bolts 12 9 -  
Heater Outlet and Radiator Inlet Hose Nuts 7 - 62  
Idler Pulley Bolt 25 18 -  
Pressurized Coolant Bottle Nuts 10 - 89  
Radiator Isolator Bolt 9 - 80  
Thermostat Housing Bolt 12 9 -  
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Bracket to Radiator 9 - 81  
Transmission Oil Cooler to Condenser 9 - 81  
Transmission Oil Cooler Line at Transmission 20 15 -  
Transmission Oil Cooler Line to Thermal Bypass Valve, Rear 20 15 -  
Transmission Oil Cooler Line to Thermal Bypass Valve, Front 20 15 -  
Water Pump M6 Bolt 11 - 97  
Water Pump M8 Bolt 23 17 -  
Water Pump M10 Bolt 50 37 -  
*NEW FASTENER:  Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
RENDER: 1.0x

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