🔧 2020-2023 JT Gladiator Torque Values (All of Them in One Place)

[Lunentucker]

3-21-24: Updated Service Manual to @ParatusExpeditions ' UNLOCKED version (printable now)
Added wiring diagrams

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[Billkowski]

One thing that has bugged me, and is one of the primary reasons for my spending an hour's pay on the USB manual, is the lack of a collective source for torque specs.

I've been through the manual, section by section, and captured every torque spec table I saw, and they have been labeled and arranged by categories. In a couple of cases, I have added updated specs and they are clearly noted in red.

Most of the specs are good for 2020-2023 model years, but if you every have any questions or doubts, feel free to toss another "What's the torque?" post out there and see what you get.

All specs are factory components. If you have installed any aftermarket components then you should be following those manufacturers' guidance, NOT the factory specs.

There are folders and there's also a zip file that contains all of the tables.

Download the Zip File (Also Attached to This Post)

If you notice something's missing, let me know and I'll try to add it, but I think I have most, if not all, that the average and the advanced owner/mechanic might need.

ALWAYS Check TSB's for updated information!!
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Jeep/Gladiator/2021/tsbs/

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Revised 3/15/23 - Added socket sizes to Pitman arm nut. 42mm can be tricky to find, but 1-11/16" works great and may be easier to come by.


Revised 3/21/23 - Noted Hard Top to body bolts are 13 ft lbs in 21 and 22 Owner's Manuals. Service Manual lists 9 ft lbs, which seems really light.

Revised 3/24/23 - FRONT SUSPENSION - Revised lower ball joint torques to differentiate between aluminum knuckles and cast iron knuckles (Mojave)

Revised 8/19/23 - BRAKES - Added TSB for models produced on or before May 18, 2021. Replace rear caliper bolts and torque to 92 foot pounds.

3-21-24 - Service Manuals - Added Service Manuals and Wiring Diagrams in printable PDF format.

Thats a huge difference on the caliper bolts, 92 Ft lbs before May 2021 and 27 ft lbs after.

While removing them on my '23 they felt like they were a lot tighter than 27 ft lbs

 

[tgeek8]

Any idea on torque specs for jeep gladiator bolts that mount the bed to frame? did not find them in the zip file. thanks.

 

[Lunentucker]

Any idea on torque specs for jeep gladiator bolts that mount the bed to frame? did not find them in the zip file. thanks.

I think that's going to be "cargo box hold down bolts" at 59 lb/ft

 

[tgeek8]

I think that's going to be "cargo box hold down bolts" at 59 lb/ft

Thank you, exactly what I needed.

 

[Bugeater]

Lunentucker, thanks for all the information! Is there supposed to be a complete service manual in the folder now? When I open the link or attachment I just find the 36 JPG files with the torque values in them. Am I missing something?

Thanks again, great work!

 

[starrskream]

Thank you for this.

where are the torque specs for the differentials? I even called the dealer, they couldn't find it. THe service advisor asked a tech that has worked there 14 years, he said 20 is the answer.

can anyone confirm?

 

[WILDHOBO]

Thank you for this.

where are the torque specs for the differentials? I even called the dealer, they couldn't find it. THe service advisor asked a tech that has worked there 14 years, he said 20 is the answer.

can anyone confirm?

Are you just talking about the cover bolts?

 

[starrskream]

Are you just talking about the cover bolts?

yep.

 

[WILDHOBO]

yep.

I don’t know the spec, but 20 sounds about right. I’d be more concerned about knowing the star pattern. I’ll see if I can find it for you.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I don’t know the spec, but 20 sounds about right. I’d be more concerned about knowing the star pattern. I’ll see if I can find it for you.

I found several spots say 23-25. That’s pretty low, so I’d use a hand wrench or ratchet and use a star pattern, with at least two rotations. Don’t over tighten.

 

[starrskream]

I found several spots say 23-25. That’s pretty low, so I’d use a hand wrench or ratchet and use a star pattern, with at least two rotations. Don’t over tighten.

star pattern like on tires, but with more steps. i was going to start top center and go diagonally around criss crossing them. yeah, I have a torque wrench ill set it to 22 and see where i land, go to 24 if i see any seeping. And yeah, it's a lot like plumbing seals, overtightening = leaks.

 

[Pliny]

The pattern and the specs are in the attached documents. I think @Hootbro posted these in some thread on here. Note that the torque spec given is for new bolts, that have the pre-applied thread locker. I scanned a page of the instructions that come with the Dana/Spicer bolt kit, they want you to get up to the final (lower) torque value in two steps.

 

[WILDHOBO]

The pattern and the specs are in the attached documents. I think @Hootbro posted these in some thread on here. Note that the torque spec given is for new bolts, that have the pre-applied thread locker. I scanned a page of the instructions that come with the Dana/Spicer bolt kit, they want you to get up to the final (lower) torque value in two steps.

Outstanding. Also, if the torque wrench starts around 20 ft lbs, don’t use that wrench. Use something where the 20 value is closer to the middle of the range. I use my inch pound wrench for small things 20 and under. And yes. Don’t start at 22. Start at like 15 and don’t exceed 20 without dried on Oem loctite. You can use Oem specs if you replace the bolts from the dealer.

 

[starrskream]

Outstanding. Also, if the torque wrench starts around 20 ft lbs, don’t use that wrench. Use something where the 20 value is closer to the middle of the range. I use my inch pound wrench for small things 20 and under. And yes. Don’t start at 22. Start at like 15 and don’t exceed 20 without dried on Oem loctite. You can use Oem specs if you replace the bolts from the dealer.

I have a craftsman wrench that does both nm and ftlb. yes it does start at 20. I have an Nm wrench, somewhere lol.
also, first ive heard of loctite on these. the ARB cover i have doesnt have pre applied loc tite. Sounds like i should grab a tube? blue?

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