2009-2012 Ram 1500 Center Link/Drag Link Torque Specs

4.7L V8

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

Labor Time:2 hours

Torque Values (20 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Castle Nuts	55	41	Use new cotter pins
Castle Nuts	55	41	Use new cotter pins
⚠️ Coupling Bolt	34	25	—
Coupling Bolt	34	25	—
Cover Screws	11	8	—
Cover Screws	11	8	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Power Steering Line Fittings	34	25	Use new O-rings
⚠️ Power Steering Line Fittings	34	25	Use new O-rings
Rack Bolts	102	75	—
⚠️ Rack Bolts	102	75	—
Rack Mounting Bolts	102	75	—
⚠️ Rack Mounting Bolts	102	75	—
⚠️ Tie Rod End Nut	54	40	Use new cotter pin
Tie Rod End Nut	54	40	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Tie Rod Nut	54	40	—
Tie Rod Nut	54	40	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—

The primary torque specification for center link/drag link on a 2009-2012 Ram 1500 is 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pins

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