Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2020DURANGO GT, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 11 (6.4L ENGINE (SERVICE INFORMATION))STANDARD PROCEDUREREPAIR DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS
2020 Dodge and Ram Durango GT, AWD
Repair Damaged Or Worn Threads
2020 Dodge and Ram Durango GT, AWDSECTION Repair Damaged Or Worn Threads
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
Always maintain the original center line when drilling or tapping holes.
Damaged or worn threads can not be repaired in the following locations:
- Spark plug threads in the cylinder head
- Camshaft bearing cap attaching threads
- Crankshaft main bearing cap bolt threads in the engine block
- Cylinder head bolt holes in the engine block
Damaged or worn threads can be repaired. Essentially, this repair consists of:
- Drilling out worn or damaged threads
- Tapping the hole with a special Heli-Coil® Tap or equivalent
- Installing a Heli-Coil® insert into the tapped hole to bring the hole back to its original thread size
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.