engine

Head Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 2012 Chrysler 300 5.7L V8 Hemi · RWD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Torque sequence

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Cover Bolts

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

Multi-step + angle

88 lb-ft · 119 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts (M12)

Critical

Step 1: 25 lb-ft. Step 2: 40 lb-ft. Step 3: +90 degrees. Tighten in sequence.

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

90°

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Cylinder Head Bolts (M8)

Critical

Step 1: 15 lb-ft. Step 2: 25 lb-ft. Upper row.

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

34 lb-ft · 46 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolts

Critical

24 lb-ft · 33 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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2012 CHRYSLER 300

12 fasteners