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.
2012 DodgeFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Dodge and Ram: 2012
- Avenger
- C/V
- Cab & Chassis
- 2D Cab Chassis, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD
- 2D Cab Chassis, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.7L Eng VIN L, 4WD, Automatic Trans
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.7L Eng VIN L, 4WD, Standard Trans
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.7L Eng VIN L, RWD, Automatic Trans
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.7L Eng VIN L, RWD, Standard Trans
- 4D Cab Chassis, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD
- 4D Cab Chassis, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.7L Eng VIN L, 4WD, Automatic Trans
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.7L Eng VIN L, 4WD, Standard Trans
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.7L Eng VIN L, RWD, Automatic Trans
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.7L Eng VIN L, RWD, Standard Trans
- Caliber
- Challenger
- Charger
- Pursuit, 3.6L Eng VIN G, Gas
- Pursuit, 3.6L Eng VIN G, Gas/Ethanol
- Pursuit, 5.7L Eng VIN T
- R/T, 4WD
- R/T, RWD
- SE, 3.6L Eng VIN G, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas
- SE, 3.6L Eng VIN G, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol
- SE, 3.6L Eng VIN G, Trans Mfr CD NAG1-W5A580, Gas
- SE, 3.6L Eng VIN G, Trans Mfr CD NAG1-W5A580, Gas/Ethanol
- SE, 5.7L Eng VIN T
- SRT-8
- SXT Plus, 4WD, Gas
- SXT Plus, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol
- SXT Plus, RWD, Gas
- SXT Plus, RWD, Gas/Ethanol
- SXT, 4WD, Gas
- SXT, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol
- SXT, RWD, Gas
- SXT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol
- Durango
- Citadel, 3.6L Eng VIN G, AWD
- Citadel, 3.6L Eng VIN G, RWD
- Citadel, 5.7L Eng VIN T, AWD
- Citadel, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD
- Crew, 3.6L Eng VIN G, AWD
- Crew, 3.6L Eng VIN G, RWD
- Crew, 5.7L Eng VIN T, AWD
- Crew, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD
- R/T, AWD
- R/T, RWD
- SXT, AWD
- SXT, RWD
- Special Service, 3.6L Eng VIN G, AWD
- Special Service, 3.6L Eng VIN G, RWD
- Special Service, 5.7L Eng VIN T, AWD
- Special Service, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD
- Grand Caravan
- Journey
- Pickup
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 3.7L Eng VIN K
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.7L Eng VIN P, 4WD
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 4.7L Eng VIN P, RWD
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD, Automatic T/Case Control
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD, Part Time T/Case Control
- 1500, 2D Pickup, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD
- 1500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.7L Eng VIN P, 4WD
- 1500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.7L Eng VIN P, RWD
- 1500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD, Automatic T/Case Control
- 1500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD, Part Time T/Case Control
- 1500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 3.7L Eng VIN K
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.7L Eng VIN P, 4WD
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 4.7L Eng VIN P, RWD
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD, Automatic T/Case Control
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD, Part Time T/Case Control
- 1500, 4D Pickup, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD
- 2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD
- 2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD
- 2500, 2D Pickup, 6.7L Eng VIN L, 4WD, Automatic Trans
- 2500, 2D Pickup, 6.7L Eng VIN L, 4WD, Standard Trans
- 2500, 2D Pickup, 6.7L Eng VIN L, RWD, Automatic Trans
- 2500, 2D Pickup, 6.7L Eng VIN L, RWD, Standard Trans
- 2500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD
- 2500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD
- 2500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 6.7L Eng VIN L, 4WD, Automatic Trans
- 2500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 6.7L Eng VIN L, 4WD, Standard Trans
- 2500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 6.7L Eng VIN L, RWD, Automatic Trans
- 2500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 6.7L Eng VIN L, RWD, Standard Trans
- 2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7L Eng VIN 2
- 2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD
- 2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD
- 2500, 4D Pickup, 6.7L Eng VIN L, 4WD, Automatic Trans
- 2500, 4D Pickup, 6.7L Eng VIN L, 4WD, Standard Trans
- 2500, 4D Pickup, 6.7L Eng VIN L, RWD, Automatic Trans
- 2500, 4D Pickup, 6.7L Eng VIN L, RWD, Standard Trans
- 3500, 2D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic Trans
- 3500, 2D Pickup, 4WD, Standard Trans
- 3500, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic Trans
- 3500, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard Trans
- 3500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4WD, Automatic Trans
- 3500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4WD, Standard Trans
- 3500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, RWD, Automatic Trans
- 3500, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, RWD, Standard Trans
- 3500, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic Trans
- 3500, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Standard Trans
- 3500, 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic Trans
- 3500, 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard Trans
- Avenger
- Caliber
- Challenger
- Challenger SRT-8 V8-6.4L
- Charger AWD
- Charger RWD
- Charger RWD SRT-8 V8-6.4L
- Durango 2WD
- Durango 4WD
- Grand Caravan V6-3.6L
- Journey AWD V6-3.6L
- Journey FWD
- RAM 1500 Truck 2WD
- RAM 1500 Truck 4WD
- RAM 2500 Truck 2WD
- RAM 2500 Truck 4WD
- RAM 3500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD
- RAM 3500 Chassis Cab Truck 4WD
- RAM 3500 Truck 2WD
- RAM 3500 Truck 4WD
- RAM 4500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo
- RAM 4500 Chassis Cab Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo
- RAM 5500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo
- RAM 5500 Chassis Cab Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo
- Ram Cargo Van V6-3.6L
Factory Service Tools
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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.