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2005 DODGE DAKOTA

3.7L V6•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque4806 Fluid9 DTC808 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls7

drivetrain

Ring and Pinion Torque Specs

for 2005 Dodge Dakota 3.7L V6 · 4WD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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