DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Repair Manual

INSTALLATION
1. Install the crossmember (1).
2. Install the bolts (2);
On light duty 2WD vehicles, tighten the bolts to
61 Nꞏm (45 ft. lbs.).
On heavy duty 2WD vehicles, tighten the bolts to
75 Nꞏm (55 ft. lbs.).
3. On 4WD models, install the crossmember (2).
4. Install the bolts (1) and tighten to 102 Nꞏm (75 ft.
lbs.).
5. Remove all OEM e-coat within 51 mm (2.0 in.) of
the weld on both the crossmember and the frame.
CAUTION: Shield the surrounding area and com-
ponents from exposure to the welding spatter and
heat.
6. Using the Weld Process Specifications table (Refer
to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME - SPECIFI-
CATIONS - WELDING), apply new welds to the
SRT-10 crossmember.
NOTE: Any burned surface coatings will need to
be removed prior to application of corrosion pre-
ventative coatings.
7. Dress the welded area and apply corrosion resis-
tant coatings.
a. Apply etch-primer to the repair area.
b. Apply a durable top coat to the outside of the repair area.

8. Install the front skid plate, if equipped (2) (Refer to
13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT SKID
PLATE - INSTALLATION)

FRONT SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle (Refer to LUBRICA-
TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
2. Remove the bolts (3).
3. Slide skid plate (2) back off of the crossmember (1)
and remove.

INSTALLATION
1. Snap the rear tabs over the front crossmember (1)
and install the skid plate (2).
2. Install the bolts (3) and tighten to 34 Nꞏm (25 ft.
lbs.).

FRONT TOW HOOK ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Remove front bumper (Refer to 13 - FRAME &
BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT BUMPER -
REMOVAL).
2. Remove the bolts (2) and remove the tow hook
assembly (3).
3. If the vehicle is aHeavy Duty, then remove the
bolts (1) and remove the tow hook (2).

INSTALLATION
1. Install the tow hook assembly (3) and bolts (2)
hand tight.
2. If vehicle is aHeavy Duty, install the tow hook (2)
and bolts (1) hand tight.
3. Install the front bumper (Refer to 13 - FRAME &
BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT BUMPER -
INSTALLATION).
4. Line up the tow hooks/tow hook assembly and
tighten the bolts to 68 Nꞏm (50 ft. lbs.).

TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle (Refer to LUBRICA-
TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
2. Remove the transfer case skid plate (3 - if
equipped) (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/
FRAME/TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE -
REMOVAL).

3. Support the transmission (1) with a transmission
jack (2) or suitable lifting device.
4.2WD Vehicles- Remove the transmission mount
nuts (3).
5. Remove the bolts and remove the crossmember
(2).
6.4WD Vehicles- Remove the transmission mount
nuts (5).
7. Remove the bolts (3) and remove the crossmem-
ber (4).

INSTALLATION
1. OnLight Duty Vehicles, install the crossmember
(2) and the bolts (4). Tighten the bolts to 102 Nꞏm
(75 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the transmission mount nuts and tighten to
54 Nꞏm (40 ft. lbs.).
3. OnHeavy Duty Vehicles, install the crossmember
(4) and the bolts (3). Tighten the bolts to 115 Nꞏm
(85 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the transmission mount nuts and tighten to
54 Nꞏm (40 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the transmission support (2).

6. Install the transfer case skid plate (3 - if equipped)
(Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE - INSTALLATION).