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2021 RAM 4500
6.7L I6 Cummins Diesel•4WD•AUTOMATIC•diesel
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Head Gasket - Single Torque Specs

for 2021 Ram 4500 6.7L I6 Cummins Diesel · 4WD
Units

12 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
1
Cylinder Head Bolts - Step 1✓ Verified
Critical
Always use new TTY bolts
38 lb-ft · 52 Nm
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1
Cylinder Head Bolts - Step 1✓ Verified
Critical
Always use new TTY bolts
38 lb-ft · 52 Nm
—
2
Cylinder Head Bolts - Step 2✓ Verified
Critical
Tighten in sequence
74 lb-ft · 101 Nm
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2
Cylinder Head Bolts - Step 2✓ Verified
Critical
Tighten in sequence
74 lb-ft · 101 Nm
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3
Cylinder Head Bolts - Step 3✓ Verified
Critical
Plus 90 degrees
105 lb-ft · 143 Nm
90°
3
Cylinder Head Bolts - Step 3✓ Verified
Critical
Plus 90 degrees
105 lb-ft · 143 Nm
90°
4
Cylinder Head Bolts - Step 4✓ Verified
Critical
Plus 90 degrees
111 lb-ft · 150 Nm
90°
4
Cylinder Head Bolts - Step 4✓ Verified
Critical
Plus 90 degrees
111 lb-ft · 150 Nm
90°
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Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Apply anti-seize
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
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—
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Apply anti-seize
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
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—
Intake Manifold Bolt
Tighten in sequence
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
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—
Intake Manifold Bolt
Tighten in sequence
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
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