light DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Repair Manual

REAR BUMPER
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle (Refer to LUBRICA-
TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
2. Remove the license plate.
3. Remove the bolts behind the plate.
4. Disconnect the license plate light electrical connec-
tors.
5. Disconnect the trailer light connector electrical con-
nection (if equipped).
6. Remove the two bolts along the front upper edge
of the bumper near the frame tips.
7. Support the bumper with a suitable lifting device.
8. Remove the bolts attaching the bumper support
brackets (4) to the trailer hitch (1).

INSTALLATION
1. Align the holes in the bumpers to the trailer hitch
pins and install the bumper.
2. Loosely install the hitch bolts (2) in the support
bracket (4).
3. Install the front upper edge to the trailer hitch bolts
(2)andtightento54Nꞏm(40ft.lbs.).
4. Install the license plate reinforcement to hitch bolts
(2)andtightento54Nꞏm(40ft.lbs.).
5. Tighten the left bumper bracket bolts (3) to 54 Nꞏm
(40 ft. lbs.).
6. Tighten the right bumper bracket bolts (3) to 54
Nꞏm (40 ft. lbs.).
7. Connect the trailer light connector electrical con-
nection (if equipped).
8. Connect the license plate light electrical connec-
tors.
9. Install the license plate.

11. Remove the upper radiator crossmember (4). (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/UPPER RADIATOR CROSS-
MEMBER - REMOVAL).
12. Remove the headlamp unit (5) (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
HEADLAMP UNIT - REMOVAL).

27. Install the front cab mount bolt (2) if previously removed and tighten to81Nꞏm(60ft.lbs.).
28. Install the lower radiator crossmember (6) bolts (5) and tighten to 28 Nꞏm ( 2 1 f t . l b s . ) .
29. Install the headlamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP
UNIT - INSTALLATION).

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

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.

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).

TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear bumper (Refer to 13 -FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR BUMPER-REMOVAL).
2. OnLight Duty Vehicles, remove the hitch bolts (7)

INSTALLATION
1. OnLight Duty Vehicles, install the hitch (5) onto the frame rails and make sure the locators (1 and2) on the
inside of the hitch brackets are engaged with the holes in the top of the frame rails properly.
2. Install the hitch bolts (7) and tighten to 170 Nꞏm (125 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect all wire harness support push pins.

MODULE - FUEL PUMP
DESCRIPTION
The fuel pump module assembly is located on the top of the fuel tank. The complete assembly contains the fol-
lowing components:
A combination fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator
A separate fuel pick-up, or inlet filter
An electric fuel pump
Alockringtoretainpumpmoduletotank
A soft gasket between tank flange and module
A fuel gauge sending unit (fuel level sensor)
Fuel line connection
The fuel gauge sending unit may be serviced separately. If the electrical fuel pump, primary inlet filter, fuel filter or
fuel pressure regulator require service, the fuel pump module must be replaced.
OPERATION
Refer to Fuel Pump, Inlet Filter, Fuel Filter / Fuel Pressure Regulator andFuel Gauge Sending Unit.
REMOVAL
WARNING: The fuel system may be under a constant pressure (even with the engine off). Before servicing
the fuel pump module, the fuel system pressure must be released.
1. Drain and remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank
Removal/Installation.
2. Note rotational position of module before attempt-
ing removal. An indexing arrow is located on top of
module for this purpose.
3. Position Special Tool 9340 (3) into notches on out-
side edge of lockring (5).
4. Install 1/2 inch drive breaker bar (1) to tool 9340
(3).
5. Rotate breaker bar counter-clockwise to remove
lockring (5).
6. Remove lockring. The module will spring up slightly
when lockring is removed.
7. Remove module from fuel tank. Be careful not to
bend float arm while removing.