Torque Specifications - Engine Block

2024 Dodge and Ram 1500 TRXSECTION Torque Specifications - Engine Block
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ENGINE BLOCK (1 OF 2)

CALLOUT DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION COMMENTS
1 and 4 Main Bearing Cap to Cylinder Block Bolts Torque Procedure 
  1. Tighten bolts to 13 N.m (10 Ft. Lbs.) 
  2. Tighten bolts to 28 N.m (21 Ft. Lbs.) 
  3. Rotate an additional 90° 
Tightening Sequence
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2 Connecting Rod Cap to Connecting Rod Bolts Torque Procedure 
  1. Tighten bolts to 20 N.m (15 Ft. Lbs.) 
  2. Rotate an additional 90° 
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3 Main Bearing Cap to Cylinder Block Bolts
NOTE: The main cap to cylinder block bolts are torqued after final torque of the main cap bolts.
Torque Procedure 
  1. Tighten bolts to 31 N.m (23 Ft. Lbs.) 
  2. Repeat cross-bolt tightening 
Tightening Sequence
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