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1998 DODGE DAKOTA

5.9L V8•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

12 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor557 Torque6529 Fluid9 DTC645 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls12

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Timing Chain Guide Torque Specs

for 1998 Dodge Dakota 5.9L V8 · 4WD

Units

15 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Cover Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

130 lb-ft · 176 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

130 lb-ft · 176 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Guide Bolts

Critical

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Guide Bolts

Critical

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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