Torque Specifications
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1500 - 4X2 AND 4X4
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock Absorber Lower Bolt (W/Air Suspension) | 170 | 125 | - | |
| Shock Absorber Lower Bolt (4X4) (Non-Air) | 170 | 125 | - | |
| Shock Absorber Lower Bolt (4X2) (Non-Air) | 26 | 19 | - | |
| Shock Absorber to Frame Upper Nut | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Shock Rod to Mount Assembly Nut | 35 | 26 | - | |
| Lower Control Arm Frame Nuts | 210 | 155 | - | |
| Lower Ball Joint Nut | 51, Then an additional 89° | 38, Then an additional 89° | - | Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications. |
| Upper Control Arm Frame Nuts | 176 | 130 | - | |
| Upper Ball Joint Retaining Nut | 35, Then an additional 180° | 26, Then an additional 180° | - | Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications. |
| Stabilizer Bar Frame Bolt | 90 | 66 | - | |
| Stabilizer Link Lower Control Arm Nut | 102 | 75 | - | |
| Stabilizer Link Stabilizer Bar Nut | 22 | 16 | 195 | |
| Strut Mount To Strut Tower | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Hub/Bearing Bolts | 60, Then an additional 80° | 44, Then an additional 80° | - | |
| Half Shaft Nut | 250 | 184 | - |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 2500/3500 - 4X2
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shock Absorber Upper Nut | 61 | 45 | - |
| Shock Absorber Lower Bolt | 28 | 21 | 250 |
| Lower Control Arm Frame Nuts | 258 | 190 | - |
| Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Nut | 157 | 116 | - |
| Upper Control Arm Frame Nuts | 149 | 110 | - |
| Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Nut | 125 | 92 | - |
| Stabilizer Bar Frame Bolt | 64 | 47 | - |
| Stabilizer Link Lower Control Arm Nut | 111 | 82 | - |
| Stabilizer Link Stabilizer Bar Nut | 27 | 20 | - |
| Hub/Bearing Bolts | 174 | 128 | - |
| Tie Rod End Jamb Nut | 75 | 55 | |
| Tie Rod End Nut | 108 | 80 | - |