What are the Rocker arm bolt torque specs?

2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
185,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1973
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Getting conflicting reports, sole say 10 nm others 17 ft lbs, i heard both in the oast. I did 10 and seems ok but if i set it to 17 and go beyond 12 feels am going to be going tight. Not sure which is correct. I replaced one rocker arm that is why, so I am tightening those cap torx boots back.
Oct 27, 2022 at 5:33 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

10Nm is correct or 89 inch pounds which is equal to 7.4 foot pounds and not 17 ft/lbs

Take a look at the pic below and follow the torque sequence indicated. Also, make sure the camshaft lobe is centered over the rocker arm roller before tightening.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe

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Oct 27, 2022 at 8:51 PM
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Thanks.
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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Hi,

No problem whatsoever. I'm glad it helped.

Take care and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
Dec 7, 2024 at 9:17 PM
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