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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Center Link-To-Pitman Arm Nut 65 (88)
Drag Link Nut 65 (88)
Flow Control Valve Fitting 55 (75)
Idler Arm-To-Center Link Nut
Dakota & Durango (4WD), & Ram Pickup 65 (88)
Ram Van & Ram Wagon 47 (64)
Idler Arm-To-Frame Bolt
Dakota & Durango (4WD)
Standard Duty 50 (68)
Heavy Duty 195 (264)
Ram Pickup 50 (68)
Ram Van & Ram Wagon 115 (156)
Mounting Studs 35 (47)
Pitman Arm Nut (1) 185 (251)
Rack Piston Plug 111 (150)
Sector Shaft Adjuster Screw Lock Nut 20 (27)
Dakota & Durango (4WD), & Ram Van & Ram Wagon 20 (27)
Ram Pickup 43 (58)
Steering Gear Adjustment Cap Locknut 80 (108)
Steering Gear Adjustment Screw Locknut 36 (49)
Steering Gear Housing-To-Frame Bolt
Dakota & Durango (4WD) 65 (88)
Ram Pickup 140 (190)
Ram Van & Ram Wagon
Steering Gear-To-Bracket 105 (142)
Bracket-To-Frame 100 (136)
Steering Gear Line Fittings
Pressure 23 (31)
Return 23 (31)
Steering Gear Side Cover Bolts 44 (60)
Tie Rod Clamp Bolt
Dakota & Durango (4WD) 56 (75)
Ram Pickup
Standard Duty 45 (61)
Heavy Duty 60 (81)
Ram Van & Ram Wagon
Standard Duty (9/16" Nut) 16 (22)
Heavy Duty (5/8" Nut) 26 (35)
Tie Rod Nut
Dakota & Durango (4WD), & Ram Pickup 65 (88)
Ram Van & Ram Wagon
9/16" 55 (75)
5/8" 75 (102)
Vacuum/Power Steering Pump Assembly-To-Engine Bolts 57 (77)
Vacuum Pump-To-Power Steering Pump Nuts 18 (24)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Steering Gear Return Guide Clamp Bolt 43 (4.8)
(1) Nut must be staked against pitman arm threads.