4.0L V6•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor509 Torque4883 Fluid10 DTC1843 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls7

engine

Valve Springs - All Torque Specs

for 2007 Dodge Nitro 4.0L V6 · 4WD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Rocker Arm Bolts

Critical

Tighten with cam lobe pointing away

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts

Critical

Tighten evenly in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head✓ Verified

Critical

Apply anti-seize to threads

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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