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2016 RAM 2500
6.7L I6 Cummins Diesel•4WD•AUTOMATIC•diesel•turbo
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suspension

Ball Joint - Upper Torque Specs

for 2016 Ram 2500 6.7L I6 Cummins Diesel · 4WD
Units

12 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
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Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
122 lb-ft · 165 Nm
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Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
122 lb-ft · 165 Nm
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Pinch Bolt
Critical
New bolt
61 lb-ft · 82 Nm
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Pinch Bolt
Critical
New bolt
61 lb-ft · 82 Nm
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Sway Bar Link Nuts
Hold shaft with Allen key
41 lb-ft · 55 Nm
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Sway Bar Link Nuts
Hold shaft with Allen key
41 lb-ft · 55 Nm
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—
Upper Ball Joint Nut
Critical
New cotter pin
101 lb-ft · 137 Nm
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Upper Ball Joint Nut
Critical
New cotter pin
101 lb-ft · 137 Nm
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Upper Ball Joint Nut
Critical
88 lb-ft · 119 Nm
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Upper Ball Joint Nut
Critical
88 lb-ft · 119 Nm
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—
Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified
Critical
135 lb-ft · 183 Nm
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Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified
Critical
135 lb-ft · 183 Nm
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