torque DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Repair Manual

Some suspected converter housing fluid leaks may not be leaks at all. They may only be the result of residual fluid
in the converter housing, or excess fluid spilled during factory fill or fill after repair. Converter housing leaks have
several potential sources. Through careful observation, a leak source can be identified before removing the trans-
mission for repair. Torque converter seal leaks tend to move along the drive hub and onto the rear of the converter.
Pump cover seal leaks tend to run down the cover and the inside surface of thebellhousing.
Some leaks, or suspected leaks, may be particularly difficult to locate. If necessary, a Mopar
approved dye should
be used to locate and confirm a leak.
TORQUE CONVERTER LEAK POINTS
Possible sources of converter leaks are:
1. Leaks at the weld joint around the outside diameter
weld.
2. Leaks at the converter hub weld.
In most cases, a torque converter which is wet from
transmission fluid indicates a leak at one of these
areas.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ALUMINUM THREAD REPAIR
DamagedorwornthreadsinthealuminumtransmissioncaseandvalvebodycanberepairedbytheuseofHeli-
Coils™, or equivalent. This repair consists of drilling out the worn-out damaged threads. Then tap the hole with a
special Heli-Coil™ tap, or equivalent, and installing a Heli-Coil™ insert, or equivalent, into the hole. This brings the
hole back to its original thread size.
Heli-Coil™, or equivalent, tools and inserts are readily available from most automotive parts suppliers.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle
3. Remove any necessary skid plates. (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/FRAME/TRANSFER CASE
SKID PLATE - REMOVAL)
4. Mark propeller shaft and axle companion flanges
for assembly alignment.
5. Remove the rear propeller shaft
6. Remove the front propeller shaft, if necessary.
7. Remove the engine (1) to transmission (3) struc-
tural dust cover (2).

15. Disengage the line pressure sensor connector
from the line pressure sensor (2).
16. Disconnect gearshift cable (1) from transmission
manual valve lever (3).
17. Disconnect the transmission vent hose from the
transmission.
18. Support rear of engine with safety stand or jack.
19. Raise transmission slightly with service jack to
relieve load on crossmember and supports.
20. Remove bolts securing rear support and cushion
to transmission and crossmember.
21. Remove transfer case, if necessary.
22. Disconnect transmission fluid cooler lines at trans-
mission fittings and clips.
23. Remove all remaining converter housing bolts.
24. Carefully work transmission and torque converter
assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
25. Hold torque converter in place during transmission
removal.
26. Lower transmission (2) and remove assembly from under the vehicle.
27. To remove torque converter, carefully slide torque converter out of the transmission.

DISASSEMBLY
1. Drain fluid from transmission.
2. Clean exterior of transmission with suitable solvent
or pressure washer.
3. Remove the torque converter from the transmis-
sion.
4. Remove the manual shift lever (1) from the
transmission.
5. Remove the input (3), output (1), and line pressure
sensors (2) from the transmission case.
6. Inspect the ends of the sensors for debris, which
may indicate the nature of the transmission failure.
7. Install Support Stand 8257 (1) onto the transmis-
sion case.

NOTE: Do not use shop towels or rags to dry the case (or any other transmission component) unless they
aremadefromlint-freematerials.Lintwillsticktocasesurfacesandtransmission components and circu-
late throughout the transmission after assembly. A sufficient quantity of lint can block fluid passages and
interfere with valve body operation.
INSPECTION
Inspect the case for cracks, porous spots, worn bores, or damaged threads.Damaged threads can be repaired with
Helicoil
thread inserts. However, the case will have to be replaced if it exhibits any type of damage or wear.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Clean and inspect all components. Replace any components which showevidence of excessive wear
or scoring.
1. Install the cooler filter bypass valve. Torque the
bypass valve to specification. The valve uses a
tapered pipe thread and excessive torque can
damage the transmission case. Tighten the cooler
filter bypass valve to 4.5 Nꞏm (40 in.lbs.).
2. Install a new selector shaft seal (1) using Seal
Installer 8253 (2).
3. Install the manual selector shaft and retaining
screw. Tighten the manual selector shaft retaining
screw to 28 Nꞏm (250 in.lbs.).
4. Install the manual shift lever (1) onto the manual
selector shaft. Torque the retaining cross-bolt to 16
Nꞏm (140 in.lbs.).

36. Using Alignment Plate 8261 (1), Adapter 8266-17
from End-Play Tool Set 8266 (2) and Dial Indica-
tor C-3339 (3), measure and record the output
shaft end-play. The correct output shaft end-play
is 0.22-0.55 mm (0.009-0.021 in.). Adjust as nec-
essary. Install the chosen output shaft selective
thrust plate and re-measure end-play to verify
selection.
37. Apply a bead of RTV silicone and install the
extension/adapter housing onto the transmission
case.
38. Install and torque the bolts to hold the extension/
adapter housing onto the transmission case. The
correct torque is 54 Nꞏm (40 ft.lbs.).
39. Install the number 5 thrust bearing (1) and selec-
tive thrust plate (2) onto the 4C retainer/bulkhead.
Be sure that the outer race of the bearing is
against the thrust plate.
40. Install the input clutch assembly (3) into the trans-
mission case. Make sure that the input clutch
assembly is fully installedbyperformingavisual
inspection through the input speed sensor hole. If
the tone wheel teeth on the input clutch assembly
are centered in the hole, the assembly is fully
installed.
41. Install the number 1 thrust bearing (4) with the
outer race up in the pocket of the input clutch
assembly.
42. Install the oil pump (2) into the transmission case.
43. Install the bolts (1) to hold the oil pump into the
transmission case. Tighten the oil pump bolts to
28 Nꞏm (250 in.lbs.).

INSTALLATION
1. Check torque converter hub and hub drive flats for
sharp edges burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the
hub and flats with 320/400 grit paper and crocus
cloth if necessary. Verify that the converter hub
o-ring is properly installed and is free of any debris.
The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging pump
seal at installation.
2. If a replacement transmission is being installed,
transfer any components necessary, such as the
manual shift lever and shift cable bracket, from the
original transmission onto the replacement trans-
mission.
3. Lubricate oil pump seal lip with transmission fluid.
4. Align converter and oil pump.
5. Carefully insert converter in oil pump. Then rotate
converter back and forth until fully seated in pump
gears.
6. Check converter seating with steel scale (1) and
straightedge (2). Surface of converter lugs should
be at least 13mm (1/2 in.) to rear of straightedge when converter is fully seated.
7. Temporarily secure converter with C-clamp.
8. Position transmission on jack and secure it with
chains.
9. Check condition of converter driveplate. Replace
the plate if cracked, distorted or damaged.Also be
sure transmission dowel pins are seated in
engine block and protrude far enough to hold
transmission in alignment.
10. Apply a light coating of Mopar
High Temp
Grease to the torque converter hub pocket in the
rear pocket of the engine’s crankshaft.
11. Raise transmission (2) and align the torque con-
verter with the drive plate and transmission con-
verter housing with the engine block.
12. Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower or
tilt transmission to align the converter housing
with engine block dowels.
13. Carefully work transmission forward and over
engine block dowels until converter hub is seated
in crankshaft. Verify that no wires, or the transmis-
sion vent hose, have become trapped between
theengineblockandthetransmission.
14. Install two bolts to attach the transmission to the
engine.
15. Install remaining torque converter housing to
engine bolts. Tighten to 68 Nꞏm (50 ft.lbs.).
16. Install transfer case, if equipped. Tighten transfer
case nuts to 35 Nꞏm (26 ft.lbs.).
17. Install rear support to transmission. Tighten bolts
to 47 Nꞏm (35 ft.lbs.).

CAUTION: It is essential that correct length bolts
be used to attach the converter to the driveplate.
Bolts that are too long will damage the clutch sur-
face inside the converter.
25. Install torque converter-to-driveplate bolts. Tighten
boltsto31Nꞏm(270in.lbs.).
26. Install starter motor and cooler line bracket.
27. Connect cooler lines to transmission.
28. Install transmission fill tube.
29. Install exhaust components, if necessary.
30. Install the structural dust cover (2) (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER
- INSTALLATION) onto the transmission and the
engine.
31. Align and connect propeller shaft(s).
32. Adjust gearshift cable if necessary.
33. Install any skid plates removed previously. (Refer
to 13 - FRAMES & BUMPERS/FRAME/TRANS-
FER CASE SKID PLATE - INSTALLATION)
34. Lower vehicle.
35. Fill transmission with Mopar
ATF +4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMISSION
GENERAL
Component Metric Inch
Output Shaft End Play 0.22-0.55 mm 0.009-0.021 in.
Input Shaft End Play 0.46-0.89 mm 0.018-0.035 in.
2C Clutch Pack Clearance 0.455-1.335 mm 0.018-0.053 in.
4C Clutch Pack Clearance 0.770-1.390 mm 0.030-0.055 in.
L/R Clutch Pack Clearance 1.00-1.74 mm 0.039-0.069 in.
OD Clutch Pack Clearance 1.103-1.856 mm 0.043-0.073 in.
UD Clutch Pack Clearance 0.84-1.54 mm 0.033-0.061 in.
Reverse Clutch Pack Clearance 0.81-1.24 mm 0.032-0.049 in.
Recommended fluid Mopar
AT F + 4
GEAR RATIOS
1ST 3.00:1
2ND 1.67:1
2ND Prime 1.50:1
3RD 1.0:1
4TH 0.75:1
5TH 0.67:1
REVERSE 3.00:1
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION Nꞏm Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Fitting, cooler line at trans 17.5 - 155
Bolt, torque convertor 31 23 -
Bolt/nut, crossmember 68 50 -
Bolt, driveplate to
crankshaft75 55 -
Bolt, oil pan 12 - 105
Screw, primary fluid filter 4.5 - 40
Filter, Cooler Return 9.5 7 -
Bolt, oil pump 28 - 250
Bolt, oil pump body to
cover4.5 - 40
Screw, plate to oil pump
body4.5 - 40
Bolt, valve body to case 12 - 105
Plug, pressure test port 5 - 45
Bolt, reaction shaft support 12 - 105
Screw, valve body to
transfer plate5.5 - 50

FLUID AND FILTER
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
EFFECTS OF INCORRECT FLUID LEVEL
Alowfluidlevelallowsthepumptotakeinairalongwiththefluid.Airinthe fluid will cause fluid pressures to be
low and develop slower than normal. If the transmission is overfilled, thegears churn the fluid into foam. This aer-
ates the fluid and causing the same conditions occurring with a low level. In either case, air bubbles cause fluid
overheating, oxidation, and varnish buildup which interferes with valveand clutch operation. Foaming also causes
fluid expansion which can result in fluid overflow from the transmission vent or fill tube. Fluid overflow can easily be
mistaken for a leak if inspection is not careful.
CAUSES OF BURNT FLUID
Burnt, discolored fluid is a result of overheating which has three primarycauses.
1. Internal clutch slippage, usually caused by low line pressure, inadequate clutch apply pressure, or clutch seal
failure.
2. A result of restricted fluid flow through the main and/or auxiliary cooler. This condition is usually the result of a
faulty or improperly installed drainback valve, a damaged oil cooler, or severe restrictions in the coolers and lines
caused by debris or kinked lines.
3. Heavy duty operation with a vehicle not properly equipped for this type of operation. Trailer towing or similar high
load operation will overheat the transmission fluid if the vehicle is improperly equipped. Such vehicles should
have an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, a heavy duty cooling system,and the engine/axle ratio combination
needed to handle heavy loads.
FLUID CONTAMINATION
Transmission fluid contamination is generally a result of:
adding incorrect fluid
failure to clean dipstick and fill tube when checking level
engine coolant entering the fluid
internal failure that generates debris
overheat that generates sludge (fluid breakdown)
failure to replace contaminated converter after repair
The use of non-recommended fluids can result in transmission failure. Theusual results are erratic shifts, slippage,
abnormal wear and eventual failure due to fluid breakdown and sludge formation. Avoid this condition by using rec-
ommended fluids only.
The dipstick cap and fill tube should be wiped clean before checking fluid level. Dirt, grease and other foreign mate-
rial on the cap and tube could fall into the tube if not removed beforehand. Take the time to wipe the cap and tube
clean before withdrawing the dipstick.
Engine coolant in the transmission fluid is generally caused by a cooler malfunction. The only remedy is to replace
the radiator as the cooler in the radiator is not a serviceable part. If coolant has circulated through the transmission,
an overhaul is necessary.
The torque converter should also be replaced whenever a failure generatessludge and debris. This is necessary
because normal converter flushing procedures will not remove all contaminants.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Low fluid level can cause a variety of conditions because it allows the pumpto take in air along with the fluid. As
in any hydraulic system, air bubbles make the fluid spongy, therefore, pressures will be low and build up slowly.
Improper filling can also raise the fluid level too high. When the transmssion has too much fluid, the geartrain
churns up foam and cause the same conditions which occur with a low fluid level.

In either case, air bubbles can cause overheating and/or fluid oxidation,and varnishing. This can interfere with nor-
mal valve, clutch, and accumulator operation. Foaming can also result in fluid escaping from the transmission vent
where it may be mistaken for a leak.
After the fluid has been checked, seat the dipstick fully to seal out water and dirt.
The transmission has a dipstick to check oil level. It is located on the right side of the engine. Be sure to wipe all
dirt from dipstick handle before removing.
The torque converter fills in both the P(PARK) and N (NEUTRAL) positions. Place the selector lever in P (PARK)
to be sure that the fluid level check is accurate.The engine should be running at idle speed for at least one
minute, with the vehicle on level ground.At normal operating temperature (approximately 82° C. or 180° F), the
fluid level is correct if it is in the HOT region (cross-hatched area) on theoil level indicator. The fluid level will be
approximately at the upper COLD hole of the dipstick at 21° C (70° F) fluid temperature.
NOTE: Engine and Transmission should be at normal operating temperature before performing this proce-
dure.
1. Start engine and apply parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission into DRIVE for approximately 2 seconds.
3. Shift the transmission into REVERSE for approximately 2 seconds.
4. Shift the transmission into PARK.
5. Hook up scan tool andselect transmission.
6. Select sensors.
7. Read the transmission temperature value.
8. Compare the fluid temperature value with the chart.
9. Adjust transmission fluid level shown on the dipstick according to the Transmission Fluid Temperature Chart.
NOTE: After adding any fluid to the transmission, wait a minimum of 2 minutes for the oil to fully drain from
the fill tube into the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
10. Check transmission for leaks.