2023 Dodge Ram 2500 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 lug nut torque is 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm), 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: 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) · Socket size: 22mm · Thread: M14x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2023 Dodge Ram 2500. 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 2023 Dodge Ram 2500

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 2023 late-model work: Modern vehicles increasingly use aluminum body and suspension components. Aluminum fastener torque is typically 60-70% of equivalent steel torque, and aluminum threads strip easily. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply anti-seize on any steel fastener threading into aluminum.

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 2023 Dodge Ram 2500?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 is 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm), 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 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 lug nuts?

The 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 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 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 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 2500 years

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

→ 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 33 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2023 Dodge Ram 2500, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 2 of the 33 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Brakes — 2023 Dodge Ram 2500

Brake fasteners on the 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the wheel hub, the wheel lug nut torques to 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). OEM-verified spec. For the steering knuckle, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 129 ft-lbs (brake caliper bracket bolt).

Engine — 2023 Dodge Ram 2500

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2023 Dodge Ram 2500, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the engine mount, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 70 lb-ft (engine mount bolt). Diesel fuel filter housing bolt tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the engine block. The oil pan drain plug uses a 15mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt torques to 9 lb-ft (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the engine block, plan for a Oil Filter Wrench tool on a 3/4-16 UNF stud; final torque is Hand Tight + 3/4 Turn (oil filter). Spark plug tightens to 27 lb-ft, takes a 5/8" or 16mm driver, runs on M14x1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head. The oil drain plug uses a 13mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 25 lb-ft at the oil pan.

Suspension — 2023 Dodge Ram 2500

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Lower control arm bolt tightens to 130 lb-ft, takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the lower control arm. The rear shock bolt uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 111 ft-lbs at the frame mount. At the shock lower mount, the shock absorber bottom bolt torques to 100 lb-ft (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the sway bar, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 111 ft-lbs (disconnect shock bolt). Track bar bolt tightens to 185 ft-lbs, takes a 24mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the frame/axle. 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 frame mount, the front shock bolt torques to 111 ft-lbs (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). 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). Sway bar link nut tightens to 75 lb-ft, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar link.

Body — 2023 Dodge Ram 2500

Body fasteners on the 2023 Dodge Ram 2500. The winch mount bolt uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 129 ft-lbs at the frame rail. At the frame rail, the def tank strap bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Exhaust — 2023 Dodge Ram 2500

Exhaust fasteners on the 2023 Dodge Ram 2500. At the frame rail, the scr module bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the frame rail, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 33 ft-lbs (dpf module bolt).

Transmission — 2023 Dodge Ram 2500

Transmission fasteners on the 2023 Dodge Ram 2500. For the crossmember, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 70 lb-ft (transmission crossmember bolt). Transmission pan bolt tightens to 14 lb-ft, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transmission pan. The transmission pan bolts uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12-14 ft-lbs at the transmission pan. At the transmission mount, the transmission mount bolt torques to 50 lb-ft (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread).

Brake — 2023 Dodge Ram 2500

Brake fasteners on the 2023 Dodge Ram 2500. Brake caliper bolt tightens to 80 lb-ft, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the caliper to bracket. The brake line banjo bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 23 lb-ft at the brake line to caliper. At the caliper slide pin, the brake caliper slide pin bolt torques to 27 lb-ft (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the rotor to hub, plan for a T30 tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 lb-ft (brake rotor set screw).

Wheel — 2023 Dodge Ram 2500

Wheel fasteners on the 2023 Dodge Ram 2500. The lug nut uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) at the wheel hub. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. At the wheel center, the center cap clip torques to Hand Tight (N/A drive, N/A thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a N/A tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is Press Fit (wheel stud).

New to torquing wheels? Read our How lug nut torque works — the complete guide for star-pattern sequence, re-torque intervals, and how to read a lug spec — then use the 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 numbers above.

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