2009-2012 Ram 1500 Upper Control Arm Torque Specs

5.7L V8 Hemi

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

Labor Time:2 hours

Torque Values (16 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	119	88	Use new cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	119	88	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Mounting Bolts	37	27	—
Mounting Bolts	37	27	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	156	115	—
Strut Bolts	156	115	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	83	61	—
Sway Bar Link	83	61	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	183	135	Torque in star pattern
Wheel Lug Nuts	183	135	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for upper control arm on a 2009-2012 Ram 1500 is 119 Nm (88 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pin

There are 16 torque specifications for upper control arm on the 2009-2012 Ram 1500 5.7L V8 Hemi, covering all related fasteners and components.