2004 Dodge Ram Repair Question
Topics covered: Torque, Head bolts, Standard transmission.
Mileage: 175,000 miles.
Mileage: 175,000 miles.
Asked on July 7, 2012
What are the torque specs and tightening sequence
Hey guys! As always thanks for all the help. I need the torque specs an tightening sequence for the head bolts on a 2004 dodge ram 1500 3.7l. Is is a2wd with a standard transmission
Asked by mikederouin88Answer
Replied on July 7, 2012
Tighten the bolts in sequence using the following steps and torque values:
Step 1: Tighten bolts 1-8, 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
Step 2: Verify that bolts 1-8, all reached 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.), by repeating step 1 without loosening the bolts. Tighten bolts 9 thru 12 to 14 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
Step 3: Tighten bolts 1-8, 90°. (Fig 3).
Step 4: Tighten bolts 1-8, 90°, again. Tighten bolts 9-12, 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.)
Replied on July 7, 2012
Thank you so much for the fast response.