2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 lug nut torque is 130 lb-ft, tightened with a 22mm socket on M14x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 130 lb-ft · Socket size: 22mm · Thread: M14x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Stellantis (Jeep/Ram/Dodge/Chrysler) torque values: Wrangler/Cherokee lug nuts spec 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), Ram 1500 specs 135 ft-lbs (183 Nm), Ram 2500/3500 specs 160 ft-lbs (217 Nm). Most use a 19mm or 22mm socket with M14x1.5 thread on trucks. The Wrangler's hub-centric ring is critical — do not run hub-piloted wheels without it.

Common fastener categories on the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2007 model-year work: Always use a calibrated torque wrench for safety-critical fasteners, and replace lock washers and crush washers on every reassembly.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 is 130 lb-ft, using a 22mm socket on M14x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 lug nuts?

The 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 uses a 22mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Dodge Ram 1500 years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

→ 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 engine & transmission mount torque specs

All 97 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both.

Brakes — 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Brake fasteners on the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the rear brake, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 32 ft-lbs (rear brake caliper slide pins (disc brake — 4th gen)). Front brake caliper slide pins tightens to 24 ft-lbs (2009-2014); 31 ft-lbs (2015+), takes a See notes driver, located at the front brake. The rear brake caliper bracket bolts (disc brake — 4th gen) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 120 ft-lbs at the rear brake. At the rear brake, the rear drum brake backing plate bolts — 3rd gen torques to 48 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the front brake, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 130 ft-lbs (front brake caliper bracket bolts).

Engine — 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Timing chain guide bolts tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The intake manifold bolts — lower (to heads) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 9 ft-lbs (108 in-lbs) — some FSMs cite 3-step: 26 in-lbs → 76 in-lbs → 132 in-lbs at the engine. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt torques to 9 lb-ft (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 21 ft-lbs (timing chain cover bolts). Cylinder head bolts — m12 large bolts (positions 1-10) tightens to Step 1: 25 ft-lbs | Step 2: 40 ft-lbs | Step 3: +90° turn (TTY), takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The timing chain tensioner bolts uses a See notes drive, torqued to 21 ft-lbs (2003-2008); 8 ft-lbs (2009+ per BTR) at the engine. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 25 lb-ft (13mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 10 ft-lbs (piston oil cooler jet bolt). Oil pan bolts — m8 (larger perimeter bolts) tightens to 21 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine / oil pan. The oil filter uses a Oil Filter Wrench drive on a 3/4-16 UNF thread, torqued to Hand Tight + 3/4 Turn at the engine block. At the engine, the throttle body bolts torques to 9 ft-lbs (108 in-lbs) (See notes drive). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (knock sensor). Power steering pump bolts tightens to 21 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The engine mount nuts — frame / crossmember side uses a See notes drive, torqued to 75 ft-lbs at the engine. At the engine, the rear main seal retainer bolts torques to 11 ft-lbs (132 in-lbs) (See notes drive). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 47 ft-lbs (engine mount bolts — block side). Ignition coil pack bolts tightens to ~8–10 ft-lbs (96–120 in-lbs); NOTE: FSM exact spec not widely published — ~10 mm 10-ft-lb working value, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The valve cover bolts (cylinder head cover) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 70 in-lbs at the engine. At the engine, the crankshaft position sensor bolt torques to ~9 ft-lbs (105 in-lbs) (See notes drive). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (108 in-lbs) (lifter guide holder bolts). Rocker arm assembly bolts tightens to Step 1: 6 ft-lbs (snug in sequence) | Step 2: 17 ft-lbs (final in sequence), takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The main bearing cap bolts — m12 primary uses a See notes drive, torqued to Step 1: 10 ft-lbs | Step 2: 20 ft-lbs | Step 3: +90° (5.7L only) at the engine. At the cylinder head, the spark plug torques to 27 lb-ft (5/8" or 16mm drive, M14x1.25 thread). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (exhaust manifold bolts). Connecting rod cap bolts tightens to Step 1: 15 ft-lbs | Step 2: +90°, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The oil pan bolts — m6 (small bolts) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 9 ft-lbs (108 in-lbs) at the engine / oil pan. At the engine, the intake manifold bolts — upper (throttle body/plenum) torques to 9 ft-lbs (108 in-lbs) (See notes drive). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 130 ft-lbs (2003-2008 early HEMI); NOTE: some FSMs cite 136 ft-lbs for 2009+ (harmonic balancer / crankshaft damper bolt). Flexplate / driveplate bolts (automatic transmission) tightens to 70 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the drivetrain. The camshaft thrust plate bolts uses a See notes drive, torqued to 106 in-lbs (8.8 ft-lbs) at the engine. At the engine mount, the engine mount bolt torques to 70 lb-ft (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the drivetrain, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 55 ft-lbs (flywheel bolts (manual transmission)). Water pump bolts tightens to 21 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The thermostat housing bolts uses a See notes drive, torqued to 21 ft-lbs at the engine. At the engine, the cylinder head bolts — m8 small bolts (positions 11-15) torques to Step 1: 15 ft-lbs | Step 2: 15 ft-lbs (re-check) | Final: 25 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is Upper bracket bolt: 21 ft-lbs; Lower main mount bolt: 40 ft-lbs (alternator mounting bolts). Spark plugs tightens to 13 ft-lbs (156 in-lbs), takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The camshaft phaser / vvt sprocket bolt uses a See notes drive, torqued to 90 ft-lbs (2003-2008 Gen III); 72 ft-lbs (2009+ per BTR/FSM) at the engine. At the engine, the main bearing cap cross bolts — m8 torques to 23 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 21 ft-lbs (oil pump bolts).

Drivetrain — 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The rear differential cover bolts — 10.5-in aam axle uses a See notes drive, torqued to 35 ft-lbs at the rear differential. At the transfer case, the transfer case mounting nuts (to transmission adapter) torques to 30–41 ft-lbs (NV241/NV243/NV244/NV273) (See notes drive). For the front axle, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is Beginning: 132 ft-lbs | Rotate 5-10 times | Final: 263 ft-lbs (front axle hub nut (4wd — 3rd gen solid axle)). Front differential cover bolts (4wd) — aam 9.25-in ifs tightens to 30 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the front differential. The rear differential cover bolts — 9.25-in aam axle uses a See notes drive, torqued to 30 ft-lbs at the rear differential. At the rear differential, the rear pinion nut — 9.25-in torques to 210 ft-lbs minimum (285 Nm) — set to achieve correct preload (See notes drive). For the transfer case, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (transfer case flange bolts (output yoke)). Transmission mount / insulator bolts tightens to 50 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the drivetrain. The front axle hub nut (4wd — 4th gen ifs) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 185 ft-lbs at the front axle. At the rear differential, the rear ring gear bolts — 10.5-in aam torques to 175 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the front driveshaft, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (front driveshaft bolts (to front diff pinion flange)). Transmission crossmember bolts tightens to 50 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the drivetrain. The rear driveshaft bolts (to rear diff pinion yoke) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the rear driveshaft. At the rear differential, the rear ring gear bolts — 9.25-in chrysler/aam torques to 65 ft-lbs (Chrysler 9.25"); 103 ft-lbs (AAM 9.25" IFS) (See notes drive).

Suspension — 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the front suspension, the front shock absorber lower bolt — 3rd gen torques to 100 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the front suspension, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 40 ft-lbs + 200° (TTY sequence) (upper ball joint nut — 4th gen (2009-2018)). Lower ball joint nut — 3rd gen (2002-2008) tightens to 60 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the front suspension. The shock absorber top nut uses a 18mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 25 lb-ft at the shock top mount. At the front suspension, the lower control arm bolts to frame — 3rd gen torques to 150–210 ft-lbs (varies by specific bolt) (See notes drive). For the front suspension, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 40 ft-lbs (front shock absorber upper nut — 3rd gen). Sway bar link nut tightens to 75 lb-ft, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar link. The front sway bar bracket bolts uses a See notes drive, torqued to 45 ft-lbs at the front suspension. At the front suspension, the lower ball joint nut — 4th gen (2009-2018) torques to 37–38 ft-lbs + 90° (See notes drive). For the shock lower mount, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 100 lb-ft (shock absorber bottom bolt). Rear leaf spring u-bolt nuts — 3rd gen tightens to 110 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the rear suspension. The rear upper control arm bolts — 4th gen coil spring uses a See notes drive, torqued to 120 ft-lbs at the rear suspension. At the wheel, the lug nuts torques to 130 ft-lbs (cone-type, 2009-2018); 130–135 ft-lbs (2002-2008) (See notes drive). For the front suspension, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 155 ft-lbs (lower control arm bolts to frame — 4th gen). Front sway bar end link nuts tightens to Top (bar side): 16–20 ft-lbs; Bottom (control arm side): 75 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the front suspension. The rear shock absorber (upper and lower) — 4th gen coil spring uses a See notes drive, torqued to 100 ft-lbs at the rear suspension. At the steering, the steering shaft pinch bolt torques to 37 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the rear suspension, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 100 ft-lbs (rear shock absorber (upper and lower) — 3rd gen leaf spring). Upper ball joint nut — 3rd gen (2002-2008) tightens to 60 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the front suspension. The upper control arm bolts to frame — 3rd gen uses a See notes drive, torqued to 97 ft-lbs at the front suspension. At the front suspension, the upper control arm bolts to frame — 4th gen torques to 130 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the lower control arm, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 130 lb-ft (lower control arm bolt). Rear leaf spring front/rear eye bolt nuts — 3rd gen tightens to 170 ft-lbs (standard); 120 ft-lbs (SRT-10), takes a See notes driver, located at the rear suspension. The rear lower control arm bolts — 4th gen coil spring uses a See notes drive, torqued to 200 ft-lbs at the rear suspension. At the steering, the tie rod end nut (outer) torques to 45 ft-lbs + 90° (See notes drive). For the upper control arm, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 100 lb-ft (upper control arm bolt).

Body — 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Body fasteners on the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. For the bed / body, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 35 ft-lbs (bed / box mount bolts). Cab mount bolts tightens to 40–45 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the cab / body.

Brake — 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Brake fasteners on the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. Brake line banjo bolt tightens to 23 lb-ft, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake line to caliper. The brake rotor set screw uses a T30 drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 lb-ft at the rotor to hub. At the caliper to bracket, the brake caliper bolt torques to 80 lb-ft (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the caliper slide pin, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 27 lb-ft (brake caliper slide pin bolt).

Wheel — 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Wheel fasteners on the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The wheel stud uses a N/A drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to Press Fit at the wheel hub. At the wheel hub, the lug nut torques to 130 lb-ft (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the wheel center, plan for a N/A tool on a N/A stud; final torque is Hand Tight (center cap clip).

Transmission — 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Transmission fasteners on the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. At the crossmember, the transmission crossmember bolt torques to 70 lb-ft (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the transmission mount, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 50 lb-ft (transmission mount bolt). Transmission pan bolt tightens to 14 lb-ft, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transmission pan.

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