transmission DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Owner's Guide

COVER-STRUCTURAL
DESCRIPTION
The structural dust cover is made of die cast aluminum and joins the lower half of the transmission bell housing to
the engine bedplate.
OPERATION
The structural cover provides additional powertrain stiffness and reduces noise and vibration.
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove the left hand exhaust pipe from exhaust
manifold.
3. Loosen the right hand exhaust manifold-to-exhaust
pipe retaining bolts.
4. Remove the eight bolts (1,2,3) retaining structural
cover in the sequence shown.
5. Pivot the exhaust pipe downward and remove the
structural cover.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The structural cover must be installed
as described in the following steps. Failure to do
so will cause severe damage to the cover.
1. Position the structural cover in the vehicle.
2. Install all four bolts (1,2,3)retaining the cover-to-en-
gine . DO NOT tighten the bolts at this time.
3. Install the four cover-to-transmission bolts (1,2,3).
Do NOT tighten at this time.
CAUTION: The structural cover must be held
tightly against both the engine and the transmis-
sion bell housing during tightening sequence. Fail-
ure to do so may cause damage to the cover.
4. Starting with the two rearcover-to-engine bolts,
tighten bolts (1) to 54 Nꞏm (40 ft. lbs.), then tighten bolts (2) and (3) to 54Nꞏm ( 40 ft. lbs.) in the sequence
shown.
5. Install the exhaust pipe on left hand exhaust manifold.
6. Tighten exhaust manifold-to-exhaust pipe retaining bolts to 20–26 Nꞏm(15–20 ft. lbs.).

MOUNT-REAR
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Using a suitable jack, support transmission.
3. Remove the nuts from the transmission mount (1).
4. Remove the two bolts that attach the transmission
mount to the engine bracket.
5. Raise the transmission enough to remove the
mount from the crossmember (2).
6. Remove the mount (1).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Threadlocking compound must be applied to the bolts before installation.
1. Install the two bolts that attach the transmission mount to the transmission bracket.
2. Torque the bolts to 61Nꞏm (45 ft.lbs.) torque.
3. Lower the transmission so the transmission mount rests on the crossmember, and the studs of the transmission
mount are aligned in the slots in the crossmember.
4. Install the nuts onto the transmission mount studs through the crossmember access slot.
5. Torque the nuts to 54Nꞏm (40 ft. lbs.).

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
MORE THAN 25% LEAKAGE AND
AIR ESCAPES THROUGH OIL
FILLER CAP OPENING ONLYStuckorbrokenpistonrings;
cracked piston; worn rings and/or
cylinder wallInspect for broken rings or piston.
Measure ring gap and cylinder
diameter, taper and out-of-round.
Replace defective part as necessary
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION
Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the causes of malfunctions notdetected and remedied by routine main-
tenance.
These malfunctions may be classified as either performance (e.g., engineidles rough and stalls) or mechanical
(e.g., a strange noise).
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) - PERFORMANCE and (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING)—MECHANICAL for possible causes and corrections of malfunctions. (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/
FUEL DELIVERY - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) and (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION - DIAGNO-
SIS AND TESTING) for the fuel system diagnosis.
Additional tests and diagnostic procedures may be necessary for specificengine malfunctions that can not be iso-
lated with the Service Diagnosis charts. Information concerning additional tests and diagnosis is provided within the
following diagnosis:
Cylinder Compression Pressure Test (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Cylinder Combustion Pressure LeakageTest (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSISAND TESTING).
Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Failure Diagnosis (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING).
Intake Manifold Leakage Diagnosis (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKEMANIFOLD - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING).
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REPAIR DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS
CAUTION: Be sure that the tapped holes maintain the original center line.
Damaged or worn threads can be repaired. Essentially, this repair consistsof:
Drilling out worn or damaged threads.
Tapping the hole with a special Heli-Coil Tap, or equivalent.
Installing an insert into the tapped hole to bring the hole back to its original thread size.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS AND SEALERS
There are numerous places where form-in-place gaskets are used on the engine. Care must be taken when apply-
ing form-in-place gaskets to assure obtaining the desired results.Do not use form-in-place gasket material
unless specified.Bead size, continuity, and location are of great importance. Too thin a bead can result in leakage
while too much can result in spill-overwhich can break off and obstruct fluid feed lines. A continuous bead of the
proper width is essential to obtain a leak-free gasket.
There are numerous types of form-in-place gasket materials that are used in the engine area. Mopar
Engine RTV
GEN II, Mopar
ATF-RTV, and MoparGasket Maker gasket materials, each have different properties and can not
be used in place of the other.
MOPAR
ENGINE RTV GEN II
Mopar
Engine RTV GEN II is used to seal components exposed to engine oil. This material is a specially designed
black silicone rubber RTV that retains adhesion and sealing properties when exposed to engine oil. Moisture in the
air causes the material to cure. This material is available in three ounce tubes and has a shelf life of one year. After
one year this material will not properly cure. Always inspect the package for the expiration date before use.
MOPAR
AT F R T V
Mopar
ATF RTV is a specifically designed black silicone rubber RTV that retains adhesion and sealing properties
to seal components exposed to automatic transmission fluid, engine coolants, and moisture. This material is avail-

9. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor (1).
NOTE: The following step applies to 4X4vehicles equipped with automatic transmission only.
10.4X4 vehiclesRemove the axle isolator bracket from the engine, transmission and the axle.
11. Remove structural cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER -
REMOVAL).
12. Remove starter (4) (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL).

13. Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
14. Remove torque converter bolts (Automatic Transmission Only).
15. Remove transmission to engine mounting bolts.
16. Disconnect the engine block heater power cable from the block heater, if equipped.
17. Lower vehicle.
18. Remove throttle body resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
19. Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
20. Disconnect tube from both the left and right side
crankcase breathers (1). Remove breathers
21. Discharge A/C system (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT
- STANDARD PROCEDURE).
22. Remove A/C compressor (2) (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C
COMPRESSOR - REMOVAL).
23. Remove shroud, fan assembly (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/FAN DRIVE VISCOUS
CLUTCH - REMOVAL) and accessory drive belt
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/
DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL).
24. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at the
radiator.
25. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
26. Remove radiator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
RADIATOR - REMOVAL), A/C condenser (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING/A/C CONDENSER - REMOVAL) and trans-
mission oil cooler.

35. Disconnect body ground strap (3) at the right side
cowl.
36. Disconnect body ground strap (2) at the left side
cowl.
NOTE: It will be necessary to support the trans-
mission in order to remove the engine.
37. Position a suitable jack under the transmission.
38. Remove engine from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position engine in the vehicle.
Position both the left and right side engine mount
brackets and install the through bolts and nuts.
Tighten nuts to4X2 vehicles95 Nꞏm (70 ft. lbs.).4X4
vehicles102Nꞏm(75ft.lbs.).
2.4X4 vehiclesInstall locknuts onto the engine mount
brackets. Tighten locknuts to 41 Nꞏm (30 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove jack from under the transmission.
4. Remove Engine Lifting Fixture Special Tool 8347
(3).
5. Remove Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs.

12. Position and install heater hoses (1) and tubes
onto intake manifold.
13. Install the heater hoses onto the heater core and
the engine front cover, and install clips (2).
14. Install generator (3) (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CHARGING/GENERATOR - INSTALLATION).
15. Install A/C condenser (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C CONDENSER - INSTAL-
LATION), radiator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR - INSTALLATION)and transmission oil cooler.
16. Connect radiator upper and lower hoses.
17. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator.
18. Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION), fan
assembly and shroud (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/FAN DRIVE VISCOUS CLUTCH- INSTALLATION).

19. Install A/C compressor (2) (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C
COMPRESSOR - INSTALLATION).
20. Install both breathers (1). Connect tube to both
crankcase breathers.
21. Connect throttle and speed control cables.
22. Install throttle body resonator assembly and air
inlet hose. Tighten clamps 4 Nꞏm (35 in. lbs.).
23. Raise vehicle.
24. Install transmission to engine mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 41 Nꞏm (30 ft. lbs.).
25. Install torque converter bolts (Automatic Transmis-
sion Only).
26. Connect crankshaft position sensor (1).
27.4X4 vehiclesPosition and install the axle isolator
bracket onto the axle, transmission and engine
block. Tighten bolts to specification (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS).

OIL PRESSURE
SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION
At Curb Idle Speed (MIN)* 48 kPa (7 psi)
@ 3000 rpm 240 - 725 kPa (35 - 105 psi)
* CAUTION: If pressure is zero at curb idle, DO NOT run engine at 3000 rpm.
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION Nꞏm Ft. In.
Lbs. Lbs.
Camshaft
Non - Oiled Sprocket Bolt 122 90 —
Bearing Cap Bolts 11 — 100
Timing Chain Cover—Bolts 58 43 —
Connecting Rod Cap—Bolts 27 20 —
PLUS 90° TURN
Bed Plate—Bolts Refer to Procedure
Cylinder Head—Bolts Refer to Procedure
Crankshaft Damper—Bolt 175 130 —
Cylinder Head Cover—Bolts 12 — 105
Exhaust Manifold—Bolts 25 18 —
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield—Nuts 8 — 72
Then loosen 45°
Flexplate—Bolts 60 45 —
Engine Mount Bracket to Block—Bolts 61 45 —
Rear Mount to Transmission—Bolts 46 34 —
Generator Mounting—Bolts
M10 Bolts 54 40 —
M8 Bolts 28 — 250
Intake Manifold—Bolts 12 — 105
Refer to Procedure for
Tightening Sequence
Oil Pan—Bolts 15 — 130
Oil Pan—Drain Plug 34 25 —
Oil Pump—Bolts 28 — 250
Oil Pump Cover—Bolts 12 — 105
Oil Pickup Tube—Bolt and Nut 28 — 250
Oil Dipstick Tube to Engine
Block—Bolt 15 — 130
Oil Fill Tube—Bolts 12 — 105
Timing Chain Guide—Bolts 28 — 250
Timing Chain Tensioner Arm—Pin Bolt 17 — 150
Hydraulic Tensioner—Bolts 28 — 250
Timing Chain Primary Tensioner—Bolts 28 — 250