1992 DODGE VIPER

8.0L V10•RWD•MANUAL•gas

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Camshaft R&R Torque Specs

for 1992 Dodge Viper 8.0L V10 · RWD

Units

21 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cam Phaser Bolt

Critical

Apply threadlocker, hold cam stationary

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence, 3 passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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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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Camshaft Position Sensor

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex

32 lb-ft · 44 Nm

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Crankshaft Position Sensor

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt✓ Verified

Critical

Often TTY, may need impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Rocker Arm Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

Tighten with cam lobe pointing away

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

Tighten evenly in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

Critical

Replace if worn

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Idler Sprocket

Critical

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm✓ Verified

Critical

Tighten in sequence

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm✓ Verified

Critical

Tighten in sequence

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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VVT Solenoid Bolt

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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