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2003 DODGE RAM 2500

5.7L V8 Hemi•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

9 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor503 Torque3668 Fluid9 DTC718 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls9

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Radiator Torque Specs

for 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7L V8 Hemi · 4WD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Fan Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Fan Shroud Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Lower Hose Clamp

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

24 lb-ft · 33 Nm

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Radiator Mount Bolts

13 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Transmission Cooler Lines

Critical

Use new O-rings

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Upper Hose Clamp

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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