cooling DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Repair Manual

2. Install the air intake system tubes to the charge air
cooler. With the clamps in position, tighten the
clamps to 11 Nꞏm (95 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Install the transmission auxiliary cooler (if
equipped) (Refer to 7 - COOLING/TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANS COOLER - INSTALLATION).
4. Install the A/C condenser (if A/C equipped) (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING/A/C CONDENSER - INSTALLATION).
Recharge A/C system (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
5. Connect the battery negative cables.
6. Start engine and check for boost system leaks.

2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the front wheelhouse splash shield (Refer
to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL).
4. Remove the fender (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/FRONT FENDER - REMOVAL).
5. Remove the A/C condenser, if required (Refer to 24
- HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C
CONDENSER - REMOVAL).
6. Remove the A/C lines, if required. Refer to the
Heating and Air Conditioning section of the manual
for recommended procedures.
7. Remove the radiator assembly (4) (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR - REMOVAL).

33. Install the air cleaner bracket and air cleaner (1),
if previously removed (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR
INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER ELEMENT -
INSTALLATION).
34. Install the radiator assembly (4) (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR - INSTALLATION).

INSTALLATION
GAS ENGINE
1. Align the pump with the mounting holes in the left
cylinder head.
2. Install 3 pump mounting bolts through the pulley
access holes (1). Tighten the bolts to 28 Nꞏm (21 ft.
lbs.).
3. Reconnect the pressure line (4) and return hose (3)
to the pump and reservoir (2). Tighten the pressure
line to 31 Nꞏm (23 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the serpentine drive belt, (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
5. Fill the power steering pump, (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
DIESEL ENGINE
1. Set the power steering pump (2) in place in the
engine compartment from the top.
2. Install the inner cooler tube.
3. Tighten the inner cooler tube clamp at the radiator
support side.
4. Install the 6 intake plenum bolts (2).
5. Tighten the inner cooler tube clamp at the intake
plenum.
6. Install 3 pump mounting bolts through the pulley access holes. Tighten theboltsto28Nꞏm(21ft.lbs.).
7. Tighten the pump bracket to the block.
8. Reconnect the pressure line and return hose to the pump and reservoir. Tightenthepressurelineto37Nꞏm(27
ft. lbs.).
9. Install the serpentine drive belt, (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION).
10. Fill the power steering pump, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

RESERVOIR
REMOVAL
1. Drain and siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. Remove the serpentine belt.
3. Remove the power steering pump (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - REMOVAL).
4. Remove the reservoir mounting bolts.
5. Remove the reservoir.
6. Remove the rear bracket to the pump mounting bolts.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the reservoir bracket to the pump housing.Do not reuse the o-rings (install new o-rings).Tighten bolts
to7Nꞏm(62in.lbs.).
NOTE: Ensure the reservoir is fully seated onto the pump.
2. Install the reservoir to the bracket/pump body.
3. Install the reservoir mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 13 Nꞏm (120 in. lbs.).
4. Install the power steering pump (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - INSTALLATION).
5. Install the serpentine drive belt, (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION).
6. Fill the power steering pump, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

ASSEMBLY
1. Align fluid cooler line (3) with quick connect fitting
(1) while pushing straight into the fitting.
2. Push in on oil cooler line until a “click” is heard or
felt.
3. Slide dust cap (4) down the oil cooler line and snap
it over the quick connect fitting until it is fully
seated and rotates freely. Dust cap (4) will only
snap over quick connect fitting when the cooler line
is properly installed.
NOTE: If dust cap will not snap into place, repeat
assembly step #2.
REMOVAL
NOTE: Review all Warnings and Cautions. (Refer to 19 - STEERING - WARNING).
CAUTION: Cap all open ends of power steering hoses, power steering pump fittings and steering gear ports
when disconnected. This will prevent the entry of foreign material into the components during servicing.
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery and isolate cable.
2. Siphon power steering fluid from fluid reservoir.
3. Remove the coolant recovery container (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER -
REMOVAL).
4. Remove the air cleaner housing lid and tube assembly (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR
CLEANER HOUSING - REMOVAL).
5. Remove accessory drive belt from tensioner pulley and power steering pump drive pulley. (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL)
6. Unthread quick-connect fitting and remove power steering pressure hose from power steering pump pressure
fitting. Drain excess power steering fluid from line.

INSTALLATION
1. Install power steering pump (5).
2. Install three power steering pump mounting bolts.
Tighten mounting bolts to 23 Nꞏm (200 in. lbs.)
torque.
3. Install return hose from fluid cooler on fitting of power steering pump reservoir. Install hose clamp on return hose
past upset bead on power steering reservoir fitting.
4. Install return hose from radiator fan on fitting of power steering pump reservoir. Install hose clamp on return hose
past upset bead on power steering reservoir fitting.
5. Install power steering pressure hose in power steering pump pressure fitting. Tighten pressure hose quick-con-
nect fitting to 28 Nꞏm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Connect A/C clutch coil wire connector (2).
7. Install accessory drive belt. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION).
8. Install the air cleaner housing lid and tube assembly (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER
HOUSING - INSTALLATION).
9. Install the coolant recovery container (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER -
INSTALLATION).
10. Connect the battery negative (-) cable to battery negative battery terminal.
11. Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct fluid level. (Refer to 19- STEERING/PUMP/FLUID - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
12. Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation procedure. (Refer to 19- STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).

HOSES
REMOVAL
PRESSURE HOSE - PUMP TO FAN
NOTE: Review all Warnings and Cautions. (Refer to 19 - STEERING - WARNING).
CAUTION: Cap all open ends of power steering hoses, power steering pump fittings and steering gear ports
when disconnected. This will prevent the entry of foreign material into the components during servicing.
1. Siphon power steering fluid from fluid reservoir.
2. Unthread power steering pressure hose quick-connect (10) from power steering pump pressure fitting. Drain
excess power steering fluid from line.
3. Unthread power steering pressure hose quick-connect (8) from hydraulic fan (6). Drain excess power steering
fluid from line.
4. Remove power steering pressure hose (7) from routing clip on cooling module (5). Remove hose.
PRESSURE HOSE - FAN TO GEAR
NOTE: Review all Warnings and Cautions. (Refer to 19 - STEERING - WARNING).
CAUTION: Cap all open ends of power steering hoses, power steering pump fittings and steering gear ports
when disconnected. This will prevent the entry of foreign material into the components during servicing.
1. Siphon power steering fluid from fluid reservoir.

RETURN HOSE - COOLER TO PUMP
NOTE: Review all Warnings and Cautions. (Refer
to 19 - STEERING - WARNING).
CAUTION: Cap all open ends of power steering
hoses, power steering pump fittings and steering
gear ports when disconnected. This will prevent
the entry of foreign material into the components
during servicing.
1. Siphon power steering fluid from fluid reservoir.
2. Remove clamp, then return hose at reservoir.
3. Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTE-
NANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4. Remove front air deflector.
5. Disconnect the quick connect fitiing (6) at the
return hose from the metal line at the cooler using
special tool 8875.
INSTALLATION
PRESSURE HOSE - PUMP TO FAN
NOTE: Before installing power steering hose, replace used O-rings as necessary. Clean hose ends and open
ports with a lint-free cloth. Lubricate O-rings with clean power steeringfluid.
1. If pressure hose is separate from quick-connect fittings:
a. Thread quick-connect fitting (8) into cooling fan port. Tighten fittingto28Nꞏm(21ft.lbs.)torque.
b. Slide fan end of pressure hose tube into quick-connect fitting until it locks into place.
2. If pressure hose has quick-connect fittings installed on ends, thread fan end quick-connect fitting into fan port.
Tighten hose fitting to 28 Nꞏm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Install power steering pressure hose into routing clip (7) on cooling module (5).

4. If pressure hose is separate from quick-connect fittings:
a. Thread quick-connect fitting into power steering pump pressure fitting (10). Tighten hose fitting to 28 Nꞏm (21
ft. lbs.) torque.
b. Slide pump end of pressure hose tube into quick-connect fitting until itlocks into place.
5. If pressure hose has quick-connect fittings installed on ends, thread pump end quick-connect fitting into power
steering pump pressure fitting. Tighten fitting to 28 Nꞏm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct fluid level. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP/FLUID - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
7. Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation procedure. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
8. Check for leaks at all hose connections.
PRESSURE HOSE - FAN TO GEAR
NOTE: Before installing power steering hose,
replace used O-rings as necessary. Clean hose
ends and open ports with a lint-free cloth. Lubri-
cate O-rings with clean power steering fluid.
1. Thread power steering pressure hose tube nut on
end of hose into power steering gear port. Tighten
tube nut to 28 Nꞏm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
2. If fan end of pressure hose is separate from quick-
connect fitting:
a. Thread quick-connect fitting (6) into cooling fan
port (1). Tighten fitting to 28 Nꞏm (21 ft. lbs.)
torque.
b. Slide fan end of pressure hose tube into quick-
connect fitting until it locks into place.
3. If fan end of pressure hose has quick-connect fit-
ting installed, thread fan end quick-connect fitting
into fan port. Tighten fitting to 28 Nꞏm (21 ft. lbs.)
torque.
4. Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct fluid level. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP/FLUID - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
5. Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation procedure. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
6. Check for leaks at all hose connections.