2009-2012 Ram 1500 Piston - Single Torque Specs

5.7L V8 Hemi

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

Labor Time:23.4 hours

Torque Values (22 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	22	16	—
Cover Bolts	22	16	—
⚠️ 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	9	7	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	9	7	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	27	20	—
Gasket Bolts	27	20	—
Gasket Surface Bolts	27	20	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	27	20	Clean mating surfaces
Mounting Bolts	64	47	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	64	47	—
⚠️ 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	—
Sensor Bolts	15	11	—
Sensor Bolts	15	11	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	15	11	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	15	11	—

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

There are 22 torque specifications for piston - single on the 2009-2012 Ram 1500 5.7L V8 Hemi, covering all related fasteners and components.