1997-2004 Dodge Dakota Ball Joint - Upper Torque Specs

4.7L V8

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

Labor Time:1.5 hours

Torque Values (11 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	102	75	New cotter pin
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
⚠️ Pinch Bolt	61	45	New bolt
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for ball joint - upper on a 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).

There are 11 torque specifications for ball joint - upper on the 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota 4.7L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.