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2001 DODGE DAKOTA

5.9L V8•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

14 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor557 Torque10212 Fluid9 DTC679 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls14

drivetrain

Front Differential Torque Specs

for 2001 Dodge Dakota 5.9L V8 · 4WD

Units

21 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

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