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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 RAM2023DURANGO R/T PLUS, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 3 (6.2L ENGINE (SERVICE INFORMATION))STANDARD PROCEDUREREPAIR DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS
2023 Dodge and Ram Durango R/T Plus, AWD
Repair Damaged Or Worn Threads
2023 Dodge and Ram Durango R/T Plus, 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.