1997-2004 Dodge Dakota Flexplate Torque Specs

4.7L V8

Applies to 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 Dodge Dakota

Labor Time:5 hours

Torque Values (13 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
⚠️ Flexplate Bolts	85	63	Automatic transmissions \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	20	15	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	20	15	Clean mating surfaces
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
⚠️ Torque Converter Bolts	50	37	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

The primary torque specification for flexplate on a 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota is 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).

There are 13 torque specifications for flexplate on the 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota 4.7L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.