2006 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL clutch

•EXHAUST SYSTEM
Removal or rendering inoperative exhaust system
components including the muffler or tailpipe.
•ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Removal or rendering inoperative the fan clutch.
Removal of the fan shroud.
Noise Emission Warranty
The manufacturer warrants that this vehicle as manufac-
tured by the manufacturer, was designed, built and
equipped to conform at the time it left the manufacturer’scontrol with all applicable U.S. EPA Noise Control Regu-
lations.
This warranty covers this vehicle as designed, built and
equipped by the manufacturer, and is not limited to any
particular part, component or system of the vehicle
manufactured by the manufacturer. Defects in design,
assembly or in any part, component or system of the
vehicle as manufactured by the manufacturer, which, at
the time it left the manufacturer’s control, caused noise
emissions to exceed Federal standards, are covered by
this warranty for the life of the vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413
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Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Transfer Case MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission Fluid G-56 MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. or equivalent.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid 2500/3500
ModelsGL-5 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic or equivalent. 2500/3500 axels do not require
limited slip additive.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom-
mended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439
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Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............60,64
Child Seat............................56,63
Cigar Lighter........................... 152
Climate Control......................... 231
Clock.....................185,188,196,209,223
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 405
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 230
Compact Spare Tire...................... 304
Compass.............................. 138
Compass Calibration..................... 138
Compass Variance....................... 139
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 134
Console, Overhead....................... 133
Contract, Service........................ 472
Cooling System......................... 397
Coolant Capacity...................... 437
Coolant Level......................... 398
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 401
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 398Inspection........................... 397
Radiator Cap......................... 401
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........400,438
Temperature Gauge..................... 179
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 130
Cup Holder............................ 153
Customer Assistance..................... 470
Data Recorder, Event...................... 54
Daytime Running Lights................... 123
Dealer Service.......................... 376
Defroster, Rear Window..............81,237,241
Defroster, Windshield..................233,235
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 126
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 285
Dipsticks.............................. 379
Power Steering........................ 392
Disc Brakes............................ 403
Disposal.............................. 384
480 INDEX

Oil Pressure.......................... 178
Speedometer......................... 178
Tachometer.......................... 177
Voltmeter............................ 177
Gear Ranges........................... 266
Glass Cleaning.......................... 419
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 162
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 324
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 323
GVWR............................... 320
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 350
Head Restraints......................... 108
Headlights............................ 424
High Beam........................... 125
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 125
Lights On Reminder.................... 123
Passing............................. 125Switch.............................. 122
Heated Mirrors....................81,237,241
Heated Seats........................... 117
Heater............................... 234
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 125
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 325
Hoisting.............................. 362
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 141
Hood Release.......................... 118
Hoses.............................402,405
Hub Caps............................. 358
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 405
Ignition.............................15,251
Key ...............................12,15
Lock................................ 15
Infant Restraint........................55,56
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 309
INDEX 483
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Replacement......................... 307
Rotation............................. 311
Safety...........................291,300
Sizes............................... 293
Snow Tires........................... 311
Spare Tire........................... 352
Spinning............................ 305
Tread Wear Indicators................... 306
Wheel Mounting....................... 353
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 357
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 326
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 270
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 367
Towing............................... 323
Disabled Vehicle....................... 368
Guide.............................. 326
Recreational.......................... 339
Weight.............................. 326
Traction.............................. 347Traction Control......................... 406
Trailer Towing.......................... 323
Cooling System Tips.................... 333
Hitches............................. 325
Minimum Requirements................. 328
Mirrors...........................81,334
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 326
Wiring.............................. 331
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 326
Trailer Weight.......................... 326
Transfer Case
Electronically Shifted.................... 278
Fluid............................... 439
Transmission
Automatic........................266,407
Fluid............................... 439
Maintenance.......................... 407
Manual..........................272,406
Shifting............................. 266
INDEX 491
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