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2012 DODGE CHARGER

5.7L V8 Hemi•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

14 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor1186 Torque8695 Fluid16 DTC1810 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls14

electrical

Alternator Torque Specs

for 2012 Dodge Charger 5.7L V8 Hemi · AWD

Units

17 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Alternator Mounting Bolts

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Alternator Mounting Bolts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Alternator Pivot Bolt

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Alternator Pivot Bolt

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Battery Cable Nut

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Battery Cable Nut

Critical

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Battery Terminal Bolts

Do not overtighten

4 lb-ft · 6 Nm

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Battery Terminal Bolts

Do not overtighten

4 lb-ft · 6 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Connector Screws

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Ground Bolt

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Ground Bolt

Critical

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Ground Strap Bolt

Critical

Clean contact surfaces

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

34 lb-ft · 46 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

34 lb-ft · 46 Nm

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Serpentine Belt Tensioner

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Serpentine Belt Tensioner

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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