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2003 DODGE DAKOTA

5.9L V8•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

11 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor557 Torque10212 Fluid9 DTC718 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls11

cooling

Water Pump Torque Specs

for 2003 Dodge Dakota 5.9L V8 · 4WD

Units

24 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coolant Hose Clamps

Spring clamps preferred

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Coolant Hose Clamps

Spring clamps preferred

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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—

Coolant Hose Clamps

Spring clamps preferred

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

—

—

Drain Petcock

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

—

—

Drain Petcock

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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—

Fan Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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—

Fan Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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—

Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

—

—

Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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—

Housing Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

—

—

Housing Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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—

Housing Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

—

—

Pump Bolts

Critical

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

—

—

Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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—

Thermostat Housing Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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—

Thermostat Housing Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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—

Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

If accessed

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

—

—

Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

If accessed

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

—

—

Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

If accessed

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

—

—

Water Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

—

—

Water Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Water Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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