1998-2003 Dodge Durango Crankshaft R&R Torque Specs

5.2L V8

Applies to 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 Dodge Durango

Labor Time:20 hours

Torque Values (25 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
⚠️ Crankshaft Pulley Bolt	180	133	Often TTY - check spec, may require impact
⚠️ Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
⚠️ Flexplate Bolts	85	63	Automatic transmissions
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
⚠️ Front Main Seal Housing	12	9	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	20	15	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	20	15	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Harmonic Balancer Bolt	180	133	Often TTY, may need impact
⚠️ Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Oil Pump Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
⚠️ Rear Main Seal Housing	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
⚠️ Timing Chain Guide Bolts	12	9	Replace if worn
⚠️ Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt	25	18	Install with pin/clip to compress
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm	45	33	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	—

The primary torque specification for crankshaft r&r on a 1998-2003 Dodge Durango is 45 Nm (33 lb-ft). Note: TTY - critical torque plus angle

There are 25 torque specifications for crankshaft r&r on the 1998-2003 Dodge Durango 5.2L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.