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2012 RAM 1500

4.7L V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor564 Torque4634 Fluid7 DTC905 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls7

drivetrain

U-Joint Torque Specs

for 2012 Ram 1500 4.7L V8 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Use new nut, stake after

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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CV Bolts

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Apply RTV sealant

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

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

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

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Yoke Nut

If equipped

111 lb-ft · 150 Nm

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