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2009 DODGE DURANGO

3.7L V6RWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Head Gasket - Single Torque Specs

for 2009 Dodge Durango 3.7L V6 · RWD
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16 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
Tighten in sequence, 3 passes
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Camshaft Cap Bolts
Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
Hold cam with wrench on hex
59 lb-ft · 80 Nm
Cylinder Head Bolts
Multi-step + angle
65 lb-ft · 88 Nm
Cylinder Head Bolts Step 1
Always use new TTY bolts
30 lb-ft · 40 Nm
Cylinder Head Bolts Step 2
Tighten in sequence
59 lb-ft · 80 Nm
Cylinder Head Bolts Step 3 (90 deg)
Plus 90 degrees
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Intake Manifold Bolts
Tighten in sequence
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Oil Drain Plug
Use new crush washer
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
Rocker Arm Bolts
Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Thermostat Housing Bolts
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Timing Chain Guide Bolts
Replace if worn
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt
Install with pin/clip to compress
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Tighten in sequence
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Water Pump Bolts
Tighten in criss-cross pattern
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
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