Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification |
| Metric | English |
| Assist Step Body Mounting Bolts | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Assist Step Center Bracket Bolt | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Body Mounting Bolt | 60 N.m Plus 170 Degrees | 44 lb ft Plus 170 Degrees |
| Crossmember - Front Engine Bolts LD | 105 N.m | 77 lb ft |
| Crossmember - Front Engine Bolts HD | 70 N.m Plus 110 Degrees | 52 lb ft Plus 110 Degrees |
| Engine Protection Shield to Frame Rail Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Engine Splash Shield Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Frame Brace to Frame Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolts | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Shield (9D/0320A SHIELD-STRG LNKG) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Tow Hook to Frame Rail Bolts | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Trailer Hitch to Frame Bolts | 100 N.m | 75 lb ft |
| Trailer Hitch to Frame Nuts | 113 N.m | 83 lb ft |
| Transfer Case Shield Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Transmission Mount to Support Bolts | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Transmission Support to Frame Bolts | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Tow Hook Replacement (1500/2500 Series)
| Callout | Component Name |
| 1 | Tow Hook Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 85 N.m (63 lb ft) |
| 2 | Tow Hook Nut (Qty: 2) Tighten: 85 N.m (63 lb ft) |
| 3 | Tow Hook Bolt (Qty: 2) |
| 4 | Tow Hook (Qty: 2) |
| CAUTION |
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Tow Hook Replacement (2500HD/3500 Series)
| Callout | Component Name |
| 1 | Tow Hook Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 85 N.m (63 lb ft) |
| 2 | Tow Hook Nut (Qty: 2) Tighten: 85 N.m (63 lb ft) |
| 3 | Tow Hook Bolt (Qty: 2) |
| 4 | Tow Hook (Qty: 2) |
| CAUTION |
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |