2009-2012 Ram 1500 Coolant Service Torque Specs

4.7L V8

Applies to 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 Ram 1500

Labor Time:1.3 hours

Torque Values (20 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Air Box Clips	5	4	—
Air Box Clips	5	4	—
Bleed Screw	7	5	Open during fill
Bleed Screw	7	5	Open during fill
Bracket Bolts	20	15	—
Bracket Bolts	20	15	—
Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Cover Screws	11	8	—
Cover Screws	11	8	—
Drain Petcock	7	5	Hand tight
Drain Petcock	7	5	Hand tight
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern
Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for coolant service on a 2009-2012 Ram 1500 is 5 Nm (4 lb-ft).

There are 20 torque specifications for coolant service on the 2009-2012 Ram 1500 4.7L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.