2009-2012 Ram 1500 Pistons - All Torque Specs

4.7L V8

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

Labor Time:28.6 hours

Torque Values (26 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
⚠️ Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Gasket Bolts	20	15	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	20	15	—
Gasket Surface Bolts	20	15	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	20	15	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	—
Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
⚠️ Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—

The primary torque specification for pistons - all on a 2009-2012 Ram 1500 is 45 Nm (33 lb-ft). Note: TTY - critical torque plus angle

There are 26 torque specifications for pistons - all on the 2009-2012 Ram 1500 4.7L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.