2009-2012 Ram 1500 Knuckle/Spindle - Front Torque Specs

4.7L V8

Applies to 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 Ram 1500

Labor Time:3.2 hours

Torque Values (16 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern
Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for knuckle/spindle - front on a 2009-2012 Ram 1500 is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pin

There are 16 torque specifications for knuckle/spindle - front on the 2009-2012 Ram 1500 4.7L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.