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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 Torque8318 Fluid16 DTC1810 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls14

drivetrain

Differential Fluid Change Torque Specs

for 2012 Dodge Charger 5.7L V8 Hemi · AWD

Units

18 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Cover Bolts

RTV sealant

34 lb-ft · 46 Nm

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Cover Bolts

Critical

RTV sealant

34 lb-ft · 46 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

61 lb-ft · 82 Nm

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CV Bolts

61 lb-ft · 82 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

61 lb-ft · 83 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Drain Plug

Critical

New washer

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Drain Plug

New washer

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

74 lb-ft · 100 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Fill Plug

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Fill Plug

Critical

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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