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2011 DODGE NITRO

4.0L V6•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor557 Torque12918 Fluid9 DTC894 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls3

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Radiator Torque Specs

for 2011 Dodge Nitro 4.0L V6 · 4WD

Units

37 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Cover Screws

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Cover Screws

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Plastic - hand tight

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Fan Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Fan Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Fan Shroud Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Fan Shroud Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Hose Clamps

3 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Hose Clamps

3 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Lower Hose Clamp

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Lower Hose Clamp

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Radiator Mount Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Radiator Mount Bolts

Do not overtighten plastic mounts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Radiator Mount Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Transmission Cooler Lines

Critical

Use new O-rings

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Transmission Cooler Lines

If equipped

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Transmission Cooler Lines

Critical

Use new O-rings

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Upper Hose Clamp

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Upper Hose Clamp

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Upper/Lower Hose Clamps

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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