fuel filter DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Workshop Manual

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
ENGINE STALLS OR
ROUGH IDLE1. Carbon buildup on throttle plate. 1. Remove throttle body and de-carbon.
2. Engine idle speed too low. 2. Check Idle Air Control circuit. Refer to
the appropriate Diagnostic Information for
IAC motor testing.
3. Worn or incorrectly gapped spark
plugs.3. Replace spark plugs or set gap.
4. Faulty or crossed ignition cables. 4. Check for correct firing order or replace
ignition cables as necessary.
5. Faulty coil(s). 5. Test and replace as necessary.
6. Intake manifold vacuum leak. 6. Inspect intake manifold gasket and
vacuum hoses. Replace as necessary.
ENGINE MISSES ON
ACCELERATION1. Worn or incorrectly gapped spark
plugs.1. Replace spark plugs or set gap.
2. Faulty ignition cables. 2. Replace ignition cables as necessary.
3. Dirt or water in fuel system. 3. Clean system and replace fuel filter.
4. Burned, warped, or pitted valves. 4. Install new or reface valves as
necessary.
5. Faulty coil(s). 5. Test and replace as necessary.
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NOISY VALVES 1. High or low oil level incrankcase. 1. Check for correct oil level. Adjust oil level
by draining or adding as needed.
2. Thin or diluted oil. 2. Change oil and filter.
3. Low oil pressure. 3. Check engine oil level. If OK, perform oil
pressure test. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
LUBRICATION - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING).
4. Dirt in tappets/lash adjusters. 4. Clean/replace hydraulic tappets/lash
adjusters.
5. Bent push rod(s). 5. Replace push rod(s) as necessary.
6. Worn rocker arms. 6. Replace worn rocker arms and inspect
oil supply to rocker arms.
7. Worn tappets/lash adjusters. 7. Replace hydraulic tappets/hydrauliclash
adjusters.
8. Worn valve guides. 8. Ream and install new valves with
oversize stems.
9. Excessive runout of valve seats
on valve faces.9. Grind valve seats and valves.

5. Identify the fluid in the cylinder(s) (i.e., coolant, fuel, oil or other).
6. Make sure all fluid has been removed from the cylinders. Inspect engine for damage (i.e., connecting rods, pis-
tons, valves, etc.)
7. Repair engine or components as necessary to prevent this problem from re-occurring.
CAUTION: Squirt approximately one teaspoon of oil into the cylinders, rotateenginetolubricatethecylin-
der walls to prevent damage on restart.
8. Install new spark plugs.
9. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
10. Fill engine with specified amount of approved oil and install new oil filter.
11. Connect negative battery cable.
12. Start engine and check for any leaks.
REMOVAL - ENGINE ASSEMBLY
1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect throttle body air inlet duct, remove air
cleaner cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR INTAKE
SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER ELEMENT - REMOVAL).
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the lower engine shield.
6. Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING
COOLING SYSTEM).
7. Paint mark and remove the driveshaft (Refer to 3 -
DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER
SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL).
8.Removethetransmission(Referto21-TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL - REMOVAL).
9. Remove the starter (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL).
10. Disconnect the front exhaust pipe flange to
exhaust manifold fasteners (1 and 2).
11. Disconnect the hydraulic cooling fan lines and capture any spillage (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR
FA N - R E M O VA L ) .
12. Drain engine oil and remove the oil filter.
13. Separate the air conditioning hose from the fan shroud.
14. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
15. Disconnect the power steering line support bracket at the lower left ofthe radiator.
16. Loosen both engine mount through bolts.

COVER-TIMING CHAIN
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect throttle body air inlet duct at the throttle
body, CCV hose, disconnect the IAT sensor and
remove air cleaner housing cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - REMOVAL).
3. Remove the oil indicator tube (1) fastener at the
right cylinder head cover.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the lower engine shield.
6. Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING
COOLING SYSTEM).
7. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
8. Drain power steering.
9. Disconnect the cooling fan return hose at radiator
fan.
10. Disconnect the radiator fan pressure hose to
power steering rack.
11. Disconnect the power steering hose to power steering pump.
12. Separate the A/C hose from the radiator fan module.
13. Remove the lower radiator hoses.
14. Remove the front frame cross member (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT CROSSMEMBER
- REMOVAL).
15. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
NOTE: Capture and properly dispose of any fuel spillage.
16. Disconnect oil cooler line at the timing cover using Special Tool 9005 (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL
COOLER & LINES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
17. Separate the oil cooler coolant hose from the timing cover.

OIL
STANDARD PROCEDURE
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The best time to check engine oil level is after the
vehicle has sat overnight. If the engine has been run-
ning, allow the engine to be shut off for at least 5 min-
utes before checking oil level.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground
will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading.
Remove the engine oil indicator. The indicator is cali-
brated for 1 quart within the SAFE zone.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL. CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY INTER-
NAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED SKIN WITH
SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH SKIN WITH GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR SOLVENTS,
HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT. DO NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL PROPERLY. CON-
TACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION CENTER INYOUR
AREA.
Change engine oil and filter at mileage and time intervals described in LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE (Refer
to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - DESCRIPTION).
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
1. Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
2. Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn engine off.
3. Open hood, remove oil fill cap.
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Remove underbody front shield
6. Place a suitable drain pan under oil pan drain plug.
7. Remove drain plug from oil pan and allow oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other
damage. Replace drain plug and gasket if damaged.
8. Install drain plug in crankcase.
9. Remove oil filter and replace with new.
10. Install under body shield.
11. Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified type (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES
- DESCRIPTION) and amount of engine oil (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE - SPECIFICATIONS).

FUEL SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FUEL DELIVERY - GAS....................1
FUEL INJECTION - GAS...................44FUEL DELIVERY - DIESEL................104
FUEL INJECTION - DIESEL...............140
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FUEL DELIVERY - GAS
DESCRIPTION ................................. 2
OPERATION ................................... 4
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE........................ 4
STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING FUEL
TANK - EXCEPT DIESEL...................... 5
SPECIFICATIONS
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE ................... 5
TORQUE - EXCEPT DIESEL.................. 5
SPECIAL TOOLS
FUEL SYSTEM.............................. 8
FUEL FILTER/PRESSURE REGULATOR
DESCRIPTION ................................. 9
OPERATION ................................... 9
SENSOR - FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT
DESCRIPTION ................................ 10
OPERATION .................................. 10
REMOVAL .................................... 10
INSTALLATION ................................ 11
LINES, FUEL
DESCRIPTION ................................ 12
FITTING-QUICK CONNECT
DESCRIPTION ................................ 13
STANDARD PROCEDURE - QUICK-CONNECT
FITTINGS .................................. 13
MODULE-FUEL PUMP
DESCRIPTION ................................ 19OPERATION .................................. 19
MODULE - FUEL PUMP
DESCRIPTION ................................ 20
OPERATION .................................. 20
REMOVAL .................................... 20
INSTALLATION ............................... 21
RAIL - FUEL
DESCRIPTION ................................ 22
OPERATION .................................. 22
REMOVAL
3.7L V-6 .................................... 22
4.7L V-8 .................................... 23
5.7L ....................................... 24
8.3L - SRT-10 ............................... 26
INSTALLATION
3.7L ....................................... 30
4.7L ....................................... 31
5.7L ....................................... 32
8.3L - SRT-10 ............................... 32
TA N K - F U E L
DESCRIPTION ................................ 34
OPERATION .................................. 34
REMOVAL- EXCEPT DIESEL ................... 34
INSTALLATION - EXCEPT DIESEL . ............. 38
FILTER - INLET
REMOVAL .................................... 43
INSTALLATION ............................... 43

FUEL DELIVERY - GAS
DESCRIPTION
The fuel delivery system consists of:
a fuel pump module containing the electric fuel pump, fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator, fuel gauge sending unit
(fuel level sensor) and a secondary fuel filter located at the bottom of thepump module
fuel tubes/lines/hoses
a combination fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator
quick-connect fittings
fuel injector rail
fuel tank
fuel tank filler/vent tube assembly
fuel tank filler tube cap
accelerator pedal
throttle cable
Certain fuel delivery components can be found in the following graphics:

OPERATION
Fuel is returned through the fuel pump module and back into the fuel tank through the fuel filter/fuel pressure reg-
ulator. A separate fuel return line from the engine to the tank is not used.
The fuel tank assembly consists of: the fuel tank, fuel pump module assembly, fuel pump module locknut/gasket,
and fuel tank check valve (refer to Fuel Tank Check Valve for information).
A fuel filler/vent tube assembly using apressure/vacuum,1/4 turn fuel filler cap is used. The fuel filler tube contains
a flap door located below the fuel fill cap.
Also to be considered part of the fuelsystem is the evaporation control system. This is designed to reduce the
emission of fuel vapors into the atmosphere. The description and functionof the Evaporative Control System is
found in Emission Control Systems.
Both fuel filters (at bottom of fuel pump module and within fuel pressure regulator) are designed for extended ser-
vice. They do not require normal scheduled maintenance. Filters should only be replaced if a diagnostic procedure
indicates to do so.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Use following procedure if the fuel injector rail is, or is not equipped with a fuel pressure test port.
1. Remove fuel fill cap.
2. Remove fuel pump relay from Power Distribution Center (PDC). For location of relay, refer to label on underside
of PDC cover.
3. Start and run engine until it stalls.
4. Attempt restarting engine until it will no longer run.
5. Turn ignition key to OFF position.
CAUTION: Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 must be performed to relieve high pressure fuel from within fuel rail. Do not
attempt to use following steps to relieve this pressure as excessive fuel will be forced into a cylinder cham-
ber.
6. Unplug connector from any fuel injector.
7. Attach one end of a jumper wire with alligator clips (18 gauge or smaller)to either injector terminal.

FUEL FILTER/PRESSURE REGULATOR
DESCRIPTION
A combination fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator (3)
is used on all engines. It is located on the top of the
fuel pump module. A separate frame mounted fuel fil-
ter is not used with any engine.
Both fuel filters (at bottom of fuel pump module and
within fuel pressure regulator) are designed for
extended service. They do not require normal sched-
uled maintenance. Filters should only be replaced if a
diagnostic procedure indicates to do so.
OPERATION
Fuel Pressure Regulator Operation:The pressure regulator is a mechanical device that is not controlled by
engine vacuum or the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
The regulator is calibrated to maintain fuel system operating pressure ofapproximately 58 ± 2 psi at the fuel injec-
tors. It contains a diaphragm, calibrated springs and a fuel return valve.The internal fuel filter is also part of the
assembly.
Fuel is supplied to the filter/regulator by the electric fuel pump throughan opening tube at the bottom of filter/reg-
ulator.
The regulator acts as a check valve to maintain some fuel pressure when the engine is not operating. This will help
to start the engine. A second check valve is located at the outlet end of the electric fuel pump.Refer to Fuel Pump
- Description and Operation for more information.
If fuel pressure at the pressure regulator exceeds approximately 60 psi, an internal diaphragm opens and excess
fuel pressure is routed back into the tank through the bottom of pressure regulator.
Both fuel filters (at bottom of fuel pump module and within fuel pressure regulator) are designed for extended ser-
vice. They do not require normal scheduled maintenance. Filters should only be replaced if a diagnostic procedure
indicates to do so.

MODULE-FUEL PUMP
DESCRIPTION
The electric fuel pump is located inside of the fuel pump module. A 12 volt, permanent magnet, electric motor pow-
ers the fuel pump. The electric fuel pump is not a separate, serviceable component.
OPERATION
Voltage to operate the electric pump is supplied through the fuel pump relay.
Fuel is drawn in through a filter at the bottom of the module and pushed through the electric motor gearset to the
pump outlet.
Check Valve Operation:The bottom section of the fuel pump module contains a one-way check valve toprevent
fuel flow back into the tank and to maintain fuel supply line pressure (engine warm) when pump is not operational.
It is also used to keep the fuel supply line full of gasoline when pump is not operational. After the vehicle has cooled
down, fuel pressure may drop to 0 psi (cold fluid contracts), but liquid gasoline will remain in fuel supply line
between the check valve and fuel injectors.Fuel pressure that has dropped to 0 psi on a cooled down vehicle
(engine off) is a normal condition.
The electric fuel pump is not a separate, serviceable component.

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.