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2011 RAM 1500

5.7L V8 Hemi•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

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Engine Rebuild Torque Specs

for 2011 Ram 1500 5.7L V8 Hemi · RWD

Units

25 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Balance Shaft Bolts

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

Tighten in sequence, 3 passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Connecting Rod Bolts

TTY - critical torque plus angle

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Cover Bolts

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Flywheel Bolts

Often TTY, tighten in star pattern

70 lb-ft · 95 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Clean mating surfaces

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolts

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Main Bearing Cap Bolts

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts

Tighten in sequence

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pump Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pump Pickup Tube

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

Replace if worn

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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