Differential Service Torque Specifications

2009-2012 Ram 1500 4.7L V8

Labor Time:0.7 hours

Torque Values (22 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Air Box Clips	5	4	—
Air Box Clips	5	4	—
Bracket Bolts	20	15	—
Bracket Bolts	20	15	—
Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Connector Bolts	7	5	—
⚠️ Cover Bolts	34	25	RTV sealant
Cover Bolts	34	25	RTV sealant
Cover Screws	11	8	—
Cover Screws	11	8	—
Drain Plug	41	30	New washer
⚠️ Drain Plug	41	30	New washer
Fill Plug	41	30	—
⚠️ Fill Plug	41	30	—
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 differential service on a 2009-2012 Ram 1500 is 5 Nm (4 lb-ft).

There are 22 torque specifications for differential service on the 2009-2012 Ram 1500 4.7L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.