5.9L V8•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor507 Torque3776 Fluid10 DTC1683 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls12

ignition

Spark Plugs Torque Specs

for 2000 Dodge Dakota 5.9L V8 · 4WD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Engine Cover Clips

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Engine Cover Clips

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Engine Cover Clips

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolt

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolt

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolt

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolt

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Spark Plug✓ Verified

Critical

Gap before install

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Spark Plug✓ Verified

Critical

Gap before install

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Spark Plug✓ Verified

Critical

Gap before install

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Spark Plugs - Cast Iron Head✓ Verified

Critical

Apply anti-seize to threads

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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