torque DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Owner's Manual

8.FUEL INJECTOR OPERATION
WARNING: The fuel system is under a constant pressure (even with the engineoff). Before testing or ser-
vicing any fuel system hose, fitting or line, the fuel system pressure mustbe released. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION: After each Fuel Injector actuation, start the engine to clean thecylinder of fuel. Failure to do so
could cause engine damage.
Remove special tool #C4390.
Start the engine and allow the fuel pressure to reach maximum pressure.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Using the scan tool, actuate the Fuel Injector.
Monitor the fuel pressure gauge.
Does the fuel pressure gauge indicate a drop in fuel pressure?
Ye s>>
Go To 9
No>>
Go To 10
NOTE: Turn the ignition off, remove the Fuel Pressure gauge, and connect the fuel lines before continuing.
9.ENGINE MECHANICAL
Check for any of the following conditions/mechanical problems.
ENGINE VACUUM - must be at least 13 inches in neutral
ENGINE VALVE TIMING - must be within specifications
ENGINE COMPRESSION - must be within specifications
ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM - must be free of any restrictions or leaks.
ENGINE PCV SYSTEM - must flow freely
TORQUE CONVERTER STALL SPEED - must be within specifications
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - no internal vacuum leaks
FUEL - must be free of contamination
CAM LOBES - must not be worn excessively
CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST - must be within specifications
VALVE SPRINGS - cannot be weak or broken
Are there any engine mechanical problems?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 17

3.CMP WIRE HARNESS INSPECTION
Visually inspect the related wire harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
Visually inspect the related wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Make sure the Crankshaft Position Sensor and the Camshaft Position Sensorare properly installed and the mount-
ing bolt(s) are torqued to specification.
Refer to any TSB that may apply.
Were any of the above conditions present?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 4
4.TONE WHEEL/PULSE RING INSPECTION
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Camshaft Position Sensor.
Inspect the Tone Wheel/Pulse Ring for damage, foreign material, or excessive movement.
Were any problems found?
Ye s>>
Repair or replace the Tone Wheel/Pulse Ring as necessary.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 5
5.CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
Replace the Camshaft Position Sensor.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
6.CHECKING CKP SIGNAL WITH THE SCAN TOOL LAB
Turn the ignition off.
With the scan tool as a Dual Channel Lab Scope and the Miller special tool #6801, backprobe the (K24) CKP Signal
circuit in the CKP harness connector and PCM harness connector.
WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in a direct line with thefan. Do not put your hand
near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing.
Start the engine.
Observe the lab scope screen.
Are there any irregular or missing signals?
Ye s>>
Go To 7
No>>
Go To 10

7.CKP WIRE HARNESS INSPECTION
Visually inspect the related wire harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
Visually inspect the related wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Ensure the Crankshaft Position Sensor and the Camshaft Position Sensor are properly installed and the mounting
bolt(s) are torqued to specification.
Refer to any TSB that may apply.
Were any of the above conditions present?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 8
8.TONE WHEEL/FLEX PLATE INSPECTION
Remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor.
Inspect the Tone Wheel/Flex Plate slots for damage, foreign material, or excessive movement.
Were any problems found?
Ye s>>
Repair or replace the Tone Wheel/Flex Plate as necessary.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 9
9.CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
Replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
10.CHECKING CKP SIGNAL WITH LAB SCOPE
NOTE: The conditions that set this DTC are not present at this time. The following test may help in identi-
fying the intermittent condition.
Turn the ignition off.
With the scan tool as a Dual Channel Lab Scope and the Miller special tool #6801, backprobe the (K24) CKP Signal
circuit in the PCM harness connector and CKP harness connector.
WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in a direct line with thefan. Do not put your hand
near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing.
Start the engine.
Carefully wiggle the related wire harness and gently tap on the CKP sensor.
Compare the Channel 1 reading to the Channel 2 reading on the lab scope screen.
Both of the readings should be the same.
Were any of the above conditions present?
Ye s>>
Repair the wiring or connector concern.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
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ENGINE - 3.7L - SERVICE INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2180
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION............. 2180
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - PERFORMANCE............. 2181
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL............... 2183
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - LUBRICATION............... 2183
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CYLINDER
COMPRESSION PRESSURE............... 2185
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CYLINDER
COMBUSTION PRESSURE LEAKAGE...... 2185
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REPAIR
DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS.......... 2186
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FORM-IN-
PLACE GASKETS AND SEALERS.......... 2186
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE
GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION........ 2187
REMOVAL ................................. 2188
INSTALLATION ............................. 2192
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.7L ENGINE .......... 2195
TORQUE ................................. 2199
SPECIAL TOOLS ........................... 2202
ELEMENT - AIR CLEANER
REMOVAL ................................. 2206
INSTALLATION ............................. 2207
HEAD-CYLINDER-LEFT
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CYLINDER HEAD
GASKET . . ............................... 2208
REMOVAL ................................. 2208
INSTALLATION ............................. 2211
CAMSHAFT
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2214
REMOVAL ................................. 2214
INSTALLATION ............................. 2215
COVER-CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2217
REMOVAL ................................. 2217
INSTALLATION ............................. 2218
VALVES & SEATS - INTAKE/EXHAUST
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2219
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFACING ....... 2219
REMOVAL ................................. 2220
INSTALLATION ............................. 2221
ARM-VALVE ROCKER
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2222REMOVAL ................................. 2222
INSTALLATION ............................. 2222
SEALS-VALVE GUIDE
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2224
SPRINGS-VALVE
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2225
REMOVAL ................................. 2225
INSTALLATION ............................. 2225
HEAD-CYLINDER-RIGHT
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HYDRAULIC
LASH ADJUSTER ......................... 2227
REMOVAL
REMOVAL RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD ........ 2227
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD . . . 2230
CAMSHAFT
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2234
REMOVAL ................................. 2234
INSTALLATION ............................. 2237
COVER - CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL ................................. 2239
INSTALLATION ............................. 2239
ROCKER ARM - VALVE
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2240
REMOVAL ................................. 2240
SEALS - VALVE GUIDE
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2241
SPRINGS - VALVE
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2242
REMOVAL ................................. 2242
INSTALLATION ............................. 2242
BLOCK-ENGINE
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2244
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CYLINDER BORE
HONING ................................. 2244
CLEANING ................................. 2244
INSPECTION............................... 2245
CRANKSHAFT
DESCRIPTION ............................. 2246
REMOVAL ................................. 2247
INSPECTION............................... 2248
INSTALLATION ............................. 2248
BEARINGS-CRANKSHAFT MAIN
STANDARD PROCEDURE
MAIN BEARING FITTING.................. 2251
SEAL-CRANKSHAFT OIL-FRONT
REMOVAL ................................. 2253
INSTALLATION ............................. 2254
SEAL-CRANKSHAFT OIL-REAR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR SEAL
AREA LEAKS ............................. 2255

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS
NOISY VALVES 1. High or low oil level in
crankcase.1. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE -
SPECIFICATIONS)
2. Thin or diluted oil. 2. Change oil and filter.
3. Low oil pressure. 3. Check oil pump, if Ok, check rod
and main bearings for excessive
wear.
4. Dirt in lash adjusters. 4. Replace as necessary.
5. Worn rocker arms. 5. Replace as necessary.
6. Worn lash adjusters 6. Replace as necessary.
7. Worn valve guides. 7. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER
HEAD/INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES
& SEATS - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
8. Excessive runout of valve seats
on valve faces.8. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER
HEAD/INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES
& SEATS - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
CONNECTING ROD NOISE 1. Insufficient oil supply. 1. (Refer to LUBRICATION&
MAINTENANCE -
SPECIFICATIONS)
2. Low oil pressure. 2. Check oil pump, if Ok, check rod
and main bearings for excessive
wear.
3. Thin or diluted oil. 3. Change oil and filter.
4. Excessive bearing clearance. 4. Replace as necessary.
5. Connecting rod journal
out-of-round.5. Service or replace crankshaft.
6. Misaligned connecting rods. 6. Replace bent connecting rods.
MAIN BEARING NOISE 1. Insufficient oil supply. 1. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE -
SPECIFICATIONS)
2. Low oil pressure. 2. Check oil pump, if Ok, check rod
and main bearings for excessive
wear.
3. Thin or diluted oil. 3. Change oil and filter.
4. Excessive bearing clearance. 4. Replace as necessary.
5. Excessive end play. 5. Check thrust washers for wear.
6. Crankshaft journal out-of round. 6. Service or replace crankshaft.
7. Loose flywheel or torque
converter.7. Tighten to correct torque
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - LUBRICATION

MoparGasket Maker is an anaerobic type gasket material. The material cures in the absence of air when
squeezed between two metallic surfaces. It will not cure if left in the uncovered tube. The anaerobic material is for
use between two machined surfaces. Do not use on flexible metal flanges.
MOPAR
GASKET SEALANT
Mopar
Gasket Sealant is a slow drying, permanently soft sealer. This material isrecommended for sealing
threaded fittings and gaskets against leakage of oil and coolant. Can be used on threaded and machined parts
under all temperatures. This material is used on engines with multi-layersteel (MLS) cylinder head gaskets. This
material also will prevent corrosion. Mopar
Gasket Sealant is available in a 13 oz. aerosol can or 4oz./16 oz. can
w/applicator.
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET AND SEALER APPLICATION
Assembling parts using a form-in-place gasket requires care but it’s easier than using precut gaskets.
Mopar
Gasket Maker material should be applied sparingly 1 mm (0.040 in.) diameter or less of sealant to one
gasket surface. Be certain the material surrounds each mounting hole. Excess material can easily be wiped off.
Components should be torqued in place within 15 minutes. The use of a locating dowel is recommended during
assembly to prevent smearing material off the location.
Mopar
Engine RTV GEN II or ATF RTV gasket material should be applied in a continuous bead approximately 3
mm (0.120 in.) in diameter. All mounting holes must be circled. For corner sealing, a 3.17 or 6.35 mm (1/8 or 1/4 in.)
drop is placed in the center of the gasket contact area. Uncured sealant maybe removed with a shop towel. Com-
ponents should be torqued in place while the sealant is still wet to the touch (within 10 minutes). The usage of a
locating dowel is recommended during assembly to prevent smearing material off the location.
Mopar
Gasket Sealant in an aerosol can should be applied using a thin, even coat sprayed completely over both
surfaces to be joined, and both sides of a gasket. Then proceed with assembly. Material in a can w/applicator can
be brushed on evenly over the sealing surfaces. Material in an aerosol can shouldbeusedonengineswithmulti-
layer steel gaskets.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION
To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface prep-
aration must be performed, especially with the use of
aluminum engine components and multi-layer steel
cylinder head gaskets.
Neveruse the following to clean gasket surfaces:
Metal scraper (3).
Abrasive pad (1) or paper to clean cylinder block
and head.
High speed power tool (1) with an abrasive pad
orawirebrush.
NOTE: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets
require a scratch free sealing surface.
Only use the following for cleaning gasket surfaces:
Solvent or a commercially available gasket
remover
Plastic or wood scraper.
Drill motor with 3M Roloc™ Bristle Disc (white or yellow).
CAUTION: Excessive pressure or high RPM (beyond the recommended speed), can damage the sealing sur-
faces. The mild (white, 120 grit) bristle disc is recommended. If necessary, the medium (yellow, 80 grit) bris-
tle disc may be used on cast iron surfaces with care.

17. Disconnect the engine wiring harness at the fol-
lowing points :
Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (4)
Fuel Injectors
Throttle Position (TPS) Switch (2)
Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor (3)
Engine Oil Pressure Switch
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP) Sensor
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
Coil Over Plugs
Crankshaft Position Sensor
18. Remove coil over plugs.
19. Release fuel rail pressure.
20. Remove fuel rail and secure away from engine.
NOTE: It is not necessary to release the quick
connect fitting from the fuel supply line for engine
removal.
21. Remove the PCV hose.
22. Remove the breather hoses.
23. Remove the vacuum hose for the power brake
booster.
24. Disconnect knock sensors.
25. Remove engine oil dipstick tube.
26. Remove intake manifold.
27. Install engine lifting fixture,special tool#8247, using original fasteners from the removed intake manifold, and
fuel rail. Torque to factory specifications.
NOTE: Recheck bolt torque for engine lift plate before removing engine.
28. Secure the left and right engine wiring harnesses away from engine.
29. Raise vehicle.
30. Disconnect oxygen sensor wiring.

35. Remove the ground straps from the left (2) and
right (3) side of the block.
36. Disconnect the right and left exhaust pipes at the
manifolds and from the crossover, and remove
from the vehicle.
NOTE: The exhaust clamps at the manifolds can-
not be reused. New clamps must be used or leaks
may occur.
37. Remove the structural cover .
38. Remove torque convertor bolts, and mark location
for reassembly.
39. Remove transmission bellhousing to engine bolts.
40. Remove left and right engine mount thru bolts.
41. Lower the vehicle.
42. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
43. Connect a suitable engine hoist to the engine lift
plate.
44. Remove engine from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the engine in the vehicle.
2. Install both left and right side engine mounts onto
engine.
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Install the transmission bellhousing to engine
mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 41 Nꞏm (30ft.
lbs.).
5. Tighten the engine mount thru bolts.
6. Install the torque convertor bolts.
7. Connect the ground straps on the left (2) and right
(3)side of the engine.

8. Install the starter (4).
9. Connect the crankshaft position sensor.
10. Install the engine block heater power cable, if
equipped.
CAUTION: The structural cover requires a specific
torque sequence. Failure to follow this sequence
may cause severe damage to the cover.
11. Install the structural cover.
NOTE: New clamps must be used on exhaust man-
ifold flanges. Failure to use new clamps may
result in exhaust leaks.
12. Install the left and right exhaust pipes.
13. Connect the left and right oxygen sensors.
14. Lower vehicle.
15. Remove the engine lift plate.
16. Connect the knock sensors.
17. Connect the engine to body ground straps at the
left side of the cowl.
18. Install the intake manifold.
19. Install the engine oil dipstick tube.
20. Install the power brake booster vacuum hose.
21. Install the breather hoses.
22. Install the PCV hose.
23. Install the fuel rail.
24. Install the coil over plugs.