Torque Specifications

2023 Dodge and Ram Charger SXT, 4WDSECTION Torque Specifications
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ENGINE BLOCK

DESCRIPTION N. m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. COMMENT
Camshaft Phaser Bolt 122 90 -  
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts 12 - 106  
Coolant Drain Plugs 1/4 x 18 NPT 34 25 -  
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 40 plus 90° Turn 30 plus 90° Turn -  
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, INSTALLATION .  
Engine Oil Cooler to Engine Block 33 24 -  
Lifter Guide Holder 12 9 -  
MDS Solenoid - Bolts 11 8 -  
Oil Pan Bolts Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to PAN, OIL, INSTALLATION . Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW  fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
Oil Dipstick Tube 12 9 -  
Oil Gallery Plugs 1/4 x 18 NPT 20 15 -  
Oil Pan Drain Plug 27 20 -  
Oil Pressure Sensor 35 27 -  
Oil Pump to Engine Block Bolts 19 14 -  
Oil Pump Cover Bolts. 15 11 -  
Oil Pump Pickup Tube Bolt 28 21 -  
Oil Pump Pickup Tube Nut 28 11 -  
Oil Temperature Sensor 50 37 -  
Piston Oil Cooler Jet Bolts 13 10 -  
Plugs 3/8 x 18 NPT 27 20 -  
Timing Chain Guide Bolts 12 9 -  
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts 12 9 -  
Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Bolt 11 8 -  
CYLINDER HEAD

DESCRIPTION N. m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. COMMENT
Cylinder Head Bolts Specific torque and fastener pattern required. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION .  
Cylinder Head Cover Bolts 11 - 97  
Exhaust Manifold Bolts 30 22 -  
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts 9 - 80  
Ignition Coil Bolts 7 - 62  
Intake Manifold Bolts Specific torque and fastener pattern required. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .  
Lifter Guide Holder Bolts 12 9 -  
Rocker Arm Bolts Specific torque and fastener pattern required. Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, INSTALLATION .  
FRONT ENGINE

DESCRIPTION N. m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. COMMENT
Timing Chain Cover Bolts 28 21 -  
Lifting Stud 55 41 -  
Vibration Damper Bolt 176 130 -  
REAR ENGINE

DESCRIPTION N. m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. COMMENT
Flexplate Bolts 95 70 - Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW  fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
Inspection Cover to Transmission Bolt 11 8 -  
Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer Bolts 15 11 -  
Torque Convertor Bolts 42 31 -  
Transmission to Oil Pan Bolts 45 33 -  
Transmission Bell Housing to Engine Bolts 45 33 -  
ENGINE MOUNTS

DESCRIPTION N. m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. COMMENT
Engine Mount Bracket to Block Bolts 61 45 -  
Engine Mount to Engine Mount Bracket 52 38 -  
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) 61 45 -  
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 -  
ACCESSORY DRIVE

DESCRIPTION N. m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. COMMENT
Generator Support Bracket Bolt 65 48 -  
Generator Support Bracket to Engine Mount Nut 25 18 -  
MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS

DESCRIPTION N. m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. COMMENT
Air Cleaner Body Bolt 5 - 44  
Air Cleaner Cover 3 - 30  
Air Cleaner Tube Clamps 4 - 35  
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Nuts 11 8 -  
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket to Engine 18 13 -  
Oil Control Valve Bolt 11 8 -  
Heater Tube Bolt 18 13 -  
Strut Tower Support Bolts 38 28 -  
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