RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L (2008)
Throttle Body: Service and Repair
Throttle Body - Installation
3.7L - V6
3.7L - V6
1. Check condition of throttle body-to-intake manifold O-ring. Replace as necessary.
2. Clean mating surfaces of throttle body and intake manifold.
3. Install O-ring between throttle body and intake manifold.
4. Position throttle body (1) to intake manifold.
5. Install all throttle body mounting bolts (2) finger tight.
CAUTION: The throttle body mounting bolts MUST be torqued to specifications. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN MOUNTING BOLTS. Over
tightening can cause damage to the throttle body, throttle plate, gaskets, bolts and/or the intake manifold. Proper torque of the mounting bolts
is critical to normal operation.
6. Obtain a torque wrench. Tighten mounting bolts (as shown) in a mandatory torque criss-cross pattern sequence to 7.5 Nm (65 in. lbs.).
