belt DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Repair Manual

CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - CAMSHAFT CORE HOLE PLUG
CAUTION: Do not damage the rear surface of the camshaft or the core plug sealing surface, when removing
the core plug.
1. Remove the rear cam bearing core plug.
REMOVAL - CAMSHAFT
1. Remove the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - REMOVAL)
3. Drain coolant. (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE)
4. Remove the accessory drive belt. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL)
5. Remove the generator.
6. Remove the A/C compressor, and set aside.
7. Remove the radiator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR - REMOVAL).
8. Remove intake manifold (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL).
9. Remove cylinder head covers (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).

12. Remove timing case cover (1) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) -
REMOVAL).
13. Remove the oil pick up tube.
14. Remove the oil pump (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - REMOVAL).

15. Remove timing chain (2) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
16. Remove camshaft tensioner/thrust plate assembly.
NOTE: Identify lifters to ensure installation in original location.
17. Remove the tappets (2) and retainer (1) assembly.

INSTALLATION - CAMSHAFT
CAUTION: 5.7L engines equipped with MDS uses a
unique camshaft for use with the Multi Displace-
ment System. When installing a new camshaft, the
replacement camshaft must be compatible with
the Multi Displacement System.
1. Lubricate camshaft lobes and camshaft bearing
journals and insert the camshaft (figure1).
2. Install camshaft Tensioner plate assembly. Tighten
bolts to 28 Nꞏm (250 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Install timing chain and sprockets (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION).
4. Measure camshaft end play (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
SPECIFICATIONS). If not within limits install a new
thrust plate.

11. Installrockerarms(Referto9-ENGINE/CYLIN-
DER HEAD/ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER ASSY -
INSTALLATION).
12. Install timing case cover (figure4) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) -
INSTALLATION).
13. Install the oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION).

17. Install the generator (2).
18. Install the accessory drive belt. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
19. Install the radiator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR - INSTALLATION).
20. Install the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - INSTALLATION)
21. Install the battery negative cable.
22. Refill coolant. (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE)
23. Refill engine oil.
24. Start engine and check for leaks.

6. Remove the timing chain cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) -
REMOVAL).
7. Remove the oil pump (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - REMOVAL).

8. Removethetimingdrive(2)(Referto9-ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
9. Identify rod bearing caps before removal. Remove rod bearing caps with bearings.
10. Identify main bearing caps (1) before removal.

12.Installtimingdrive(2)(Referto9-ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION).
13. Install oil pump (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - INSTALLATION).

14. Install the timing chain cover (1) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) -
INSTALLATION).
15. Install the rear main seal and retainer (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT REAR
OIL SEAL RETAINE - INSTALLATION).
16. Install the windage tray/oil pan gasket.
17. Install the oil pick up tube.
18. Install the oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICA-
TION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION).
19. Install the vibration damper (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTAL-
LATION).
20. Install the engine (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).