2013-2018 Ram 1500 Engine R&R Torque Specs

3.6L V6 Pentastar

Applies to 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 Ram 1500

Labor Time:12 hours

Torque Values (30 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ AC Compressor Bolts	25	18	—
AC Compressor Bolts	25	18	—
⚠️ Alternator Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Alternator Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
⚠️ Engine Mount-to-Block Bolts	65	48	—
Engine Mount-to-Block Bolts	65	48	—
Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts	75	55	—
⚠️ Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts	75	55	—
Exhaust Manifold Nuts	30	22	Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
⚠️ Exhaust Manifold Nuts	30	22	Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
Mounting Bolts	55	40	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	55	40	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Power Steering Pump Bolts	25	18	—
⚠️ Power Steering Pump Bolts	25	18	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Starter Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Starter Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	—
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	—

The primary torque specification for engine r&r on a 2013-2018 Ram 1500 is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

There are 30 torque specifications for engine r&r on the 2013-2018 Ram 1500 3.6L V6 Pentastar, covering all related fasteners and components.