4WD DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service User Guide

TORQUE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION Nꞏm Ft. Lbs.
Cab mount bolts 81 60
Cargo box bolts 108 80
Front crossmember bolts - 2WD (light duty only) 61 45
Front crossmember bolts - 2WD (heavy duty only) 75 55
Front crossmember bolts - 4WD (light duty only) 102 75
Front skid plate bolts 34 25
Lower bumper support bracket bolt 54 40
Radiator crossmember bolts - lower 28 21
Radiator crossmember bolts - upper 28 21
Rear crossmember (light duty only) 102 75
Rear crossmember (heavy duty only) 115 85
Rear spring shackle bolts 163 120
Sparetirewinchbolts 41 30
Trailer hitch reinforcement bracket bolt 170 125
Transfercase skid plate bolts 34 25
Transercase skid plate crossmember bolts 34 25
Transmission mount to crossmember nuts 54 40

3. On the 2WD models, remove the bolts (2) and
remove the crossmember (1).
CAUTION: Do not use any flame or plasma cutting
equipment to cut the frame in this procedure. This
is due to the inaccurate nature of the cut-line and
the fact that the high temperatures achieved dur-
ing flame or plasma cutting will change the metal
characteristics and may weaken the frame and/or
repair location.
4. On SRT-10 vehicles, remove the welds using a
grinder or equivalent.
5. On the 4WD models, remove the bolts (1) and
remove the crossmember (2).

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.

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).

REMOVAL
1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable.
3. Remove shift boot bezel screws and slide boot
upward on shift lever extension.
4. Remove shift lever extension from the shift tower
and lever assembly.
5. Remove 4WD shift boot if equipped.
6. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
7. Remove drain plug (1) from transmission (2) and
drain fluid.
8. Mark transmission flange (1) and propeller shaft (2)
for installation reference before removing propeller
shaft. If 4x4 equipped mark transfer case and front
propeller shaft before removing shaft.

4. Remove fill plug (1) from side of transmission (2).
5. Fill transmission even with the bottom of the fill
hole.
6. Install fill plug and tighten to 50 Nꞏm (37 ft. lbs.).
REMOVAL
1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable.
3. Remove shift boot bezel screws and slide boot
upward on shift lever extension.
4. Remove shift lever extension from the shift tower
and lever assembly.
5. Remove 4WD shift boot if equipped and remove
floor console.
6. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
7. Remove drain plug (1) from rear housing (2) and
drain fluid.
8. Mark propeller shaft/shafts and companion flange
yoke/yokes for installation reference and remove
propeller shaft/shafts.
9. Disconnect harness from clips on transmission
housing.
10. Remove transfer case linkage if equipped.
11. Remove transfer case mounting nuts and remove
transfer case if equipped.
12. Remove slave cylinder (2) mounting nut (1) and
remove cylinder.

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INTERIOR
CAUTION ................................... 177
4WD FLOOR SHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL ................................... 178
INSTALLATION .............................. 178
A-PILLAR TRIM/GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL ................................... 180
INSTALLATION .............................. 180
B-PILLAR GRAB HANDLE
REMOVAL ................................... 181
INSTALLATION .............................. 181
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL ................................... 182
INSTALLATION .............................. 183
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL ................................... 184
INSTALLATION .............................. 185
C-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL ................................... 187
INSTALLATION .............................. 187
C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL ................................... 188
INSTALLATION .............................. 188
CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL ................................... 189
INSTALLATION .............................. 191
COAT HOOK
REMOVAL ................................... 194
INSTALLATION .............................. 194
COWL TRIM
REMOVAL ................................... 195INSTALLATION .............................. 195
FLOOR CONSOLE
REMOVAL ................................... 196
INSTALLATION .............................. 199
HEADLINER
REMOVAL ................................... 202
INSTALLATION .............................. 202
LOAD FLOOR
REMOVAL ................................... 204
INSTALLATION .............................. 205
REAR CAB BACK PANEL TRIM
REMOVAL ................................... 206
INSTALLATION .............................. 207
REAR DOOR SILL TRIM COVER
REMOVAL ................................... 209
INSTALLATION .............................. 209
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL ................................... 210
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION ............................ 210
REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNTING BRACKET . 210
SUN VISOR
REMOVAL ................................... 212
INSTALLATION .............................. 212
SUN VISOR SUPPORT
REMOVAL ................................... 213
INSTALLATION .............................. 213
BODY VENT
REMOVAL ................................... 214
INSTALLATION .............................. 214

4WD FLOOR SHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL
1. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the insert (2)
from the top of the shift knob (1).
2. Remove the nut (3) that secures the shift knob to
the gear shift lever.
3. Remove the gear shift knob (2).
4. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage
the retaining tabs that secure the gear shift boot (3)
to the floor console (1) and remove the boot.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the gear shift boot (3) over the gear shift
lever.
2. Engage the retaining tabs that secure the gear shift
boot to the floor console (1).
3. Install the shift knob (2) over the gear shift lever.

FLOOR CONSOLE
REMOVAL
Mini Floor Console
1. If equipped, remove the 4WD gear shift boot (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/4WD FLOOR SHIFT
BOOT - REMOVAL).
2. If equipped with a manual transmission, remove
the transmission gear shift lever extension.
3. Remove the console inserts, if equipped.
4. Remove the bolts (2) that secure the rear console
(1) to the floor panel.
5. Lift up the rear of the floor console to clear the
gear shift lever, if equipped.

3. Install the bolts (2) that secure the rear console (1)
to the floor panel.
4. Install the inserts.
5. Install the gear shift lever extension.
6. Install the 4WD gear shift boot.