2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 oil

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
OIL LEAKS. 1. Fluid Lines and Fittings Loose/
Leaks/Damaged.1. Tighten fittings. If leaks persist, replace
fittings and lines if necessary.
2. Fill Tube (where tube enters case)
Leaks/Damaged.2. Replace tube seal. Inspect tube for
cracks in fill tube.
3. Pressure Port Plug Loose
Loose/Damaged.3. Tighten to correct torque. Replace plug
or reseal if leak persists.
4. Pan Gasket Leaks. 4. Tighten pan screws (150 in. lbs.). If leaks
persist, replace gasket.
5. Valve Body Manual Lever Shaft
Seal Leaks/Worn.5. Replace shaft seal.
6. Rear Bearing Access Plate Leaks. 6. Replace gasket. Tighten screws.
7. Gasket Damaged or Bolts are
Loose.7. Replace bolts or gasket or tighten both.
8. Adapter/Extension Gasket
Damaged Leaks/Damaged.8. Replace gasket.
9. Park/Neutral Switch, or
Transmission Range Sensor
Leaks/Damaged.9. Replace switch and gasket.
10. Converter Housing Area Leaks. 10. Check for leaks at seal caused by worn
seal or burr on converter hub (cutting seal),
worn bushing, missing oil return, oil in front
pump housing or hole plugged. Check for
leaks past O-ring seal on pump or past
pump-to-case bolts; pump housing porous,
oil coming out vent due to overfill or leak
past front band shaft access plug.
11. Pump Seal Leaks/Worn/
Damaged.11. Replace seal.
12. Torque Converter Weld
Leak/Cracked Hub.12. Replace converter.
13. Case Porosity Leaks. 13. Replace case.
NOISY OPERATION IN
FOURTH GEAR ONLY1. Overdrive Clutch Discs, Plates or
Snap Rings Damaged.1. Remove unit and rebuild clutch pack.
2. Overdrive Piston or Planetary
Thrust Bearing Damaged.2. Remove and disassemble unit. Replace
either thrust bearing if damaged.
3. Output Shaft Bearings Scored/
Damaged.3. Remove and disassemble unit. Replace
either bearing if damaged.
4. Planetary Gears Worn/Chipped. 4. Remove and overhaul overdrive unit.
5. Overdrive Unit Overrunning Clutch
Rollers Worn/Scored.5. Remove and overhaul overdrive unit.
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
NOTE: The overdrive unit can be removed and serviced separately. It is not necessary to remove the entire
transmission assembly to perform overdrive unit repairs.
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove the transfer case skid plate (2), if
equipped.
4. Disconnect and lower or remove any necessary
exhaust components.
5. Remove engine-to-transmission struts.
6. Remove starter motor. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL)
7. Disconnect and remove the crankshaft position
sensor. (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL
INJECTION/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR -
REMOVAL) Retain the sensor attaching bolts.
8. If transmission is being removed for overhaul,
remove transmission oil pan, drain fluid and rein-
stall pan.
9. Remove torque converter access cover.
10. Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until con-
verter bolts are accessible. Then remove bolts
one at a time. Rotate crankshaft with socket
wrench on dampener bolt.
11. Mark propeller shaft and axle yokes for assembly alignment. Then disconnect and remove propeller shaft. On 4
x 4 models, remove both propeller shafts. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/
PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
12. Disconnect wires from the transmission range sensor and transmissionsolenoid connector.
13. Disconnect gearshift cable (1) from the transmission manual lever (2).
14. For vehicles with gas engines, disconnect throttle valve cable from transmission bracket andthrottle valve lever.

33. Remove all bolts (1) holding the transmission (3)
to the engine adapter (2), gas engines.
34. Carefully work transmission and torque converter
assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
35. Lower transmission and remove assembly from
under the vehicle.
36. To remove torque converter, remove C-clamp
from edge of bell housing and carefully slide
torque converter out of the transmission.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Clean exterior of transmission with suitable solvent
or pressure washer.
2. Place transmission in vertical position.
3. Measure the input shaft end play as follows.
a. Attach Adapter 8266-5 (2) to Handle 8266-8
(1).
b. Attach Dial Indicator C-3339 (3) to Handle
8266-8 (1).
c. Install the assembled tool onto the input shaft
of the transmission and tighten the retaining
screw on Adapter 8266-5 to secure it to the
input shaft.
d. Position the dial indicator plunger against a flat
spot on the oil pump and zero the dial indica-
tor.
e. Move input shaft in and out and record read-
ing. Record the maximum travel for assembly
reference

4. Removetheoverdriveunitfromthemaintransmis-
sion case. If overdrive unit is not to be serviced,
install Alignment Shaft 6227-2 into the overdrive
unit to prevent misalignment of the overdrive
clutches during service ofmain transmission com-
ponents.
5. Remove throttle and shift levers from valve body
manual shaft and throttle lever shaft.
6. Remove transmission oil pan and gasket.
7. Remove filter (1) from valve body (2). Keep filter
screws separate from other valve body screws. Fil-
ter screws are longer and should be kept with filter.
8. Remove the transmission range sensor. (Refer to
21 - TRANSMISSION/AUTOMATIC - 48RE/
TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - REMOVAL)
9. Remove hex head bolts (1, 2) attaching valve body
to transmission case. A total of 10 bolts are used.
Note different bolt lengths for assembly reference.
10. Remove valve body assembly (2). Push valve
body harness connector out of case. Then work
park rod (3) and valve body out of case.

11. Remove accumulator outer spring (2) (diesel
engines only), piston (1), and inner spring (3)
(V-10 engine only). Note position of piston and
springs for assembly reference. Remove and dis-
card piston seals if worn or cut.
12. Remove pump oil seal with suitable pry tool or
slide-hammer mounted screw.
13. Remove front band lever pin access plug (1). Use
square end of 1/4 in. drive extension (2) to
remove plug as shown.
14. Begin removal of the oil pump and reaction shaft
support assembly by tightening the front band
adjusting screw (2) until band is tight around front
clutch retainer. This will prevent retainer from
coming out with pump and possibly damaging
clutch or pump components.

15. Remove oil pump bolts.
16. Thread Slide Hammers C-3752 (2) into threaded
holes in flange of oil pump housing (1).
17. Remove oil pump and reaction shaft (1) support
by bumping slide hammers outward alternately to
pull pump from case.
18. Remove oil pump gasket (1). Note gasket position
in case for assembly reference.

32. Remove rear band adjusting lever and reaction
pin.
33. Remove rear band.
34. Compress front servo rod guide (2) with large
C-clamp (1) and Tool C-4470 (4), or Compressor
Tool C-3422-B. Compress guide only enough to
permit snap-ring removal (about 1/8 in.).
35. Remove servo piston snap-ring (4). Unseat one
end of ring. Then carefully work removal tool
around back of ring until free of ring groove.Exer-
cise caution when removing snap-ring. Servo
bore can be scratched or nicked if care is not
exercised.
36. Remove tools and remove rear servo retainer (3),
spring and piston assembly.
CLEANING
Clean the case in a solvent tank. Flush the case bores and fluid passages thoroughly with solvent. Dry the case and
all fluid passages with compressed air. Be sure all solvent is removed fromthe case and that all fluid passages are
clear.
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.
Lubricate transmission parts with Mopar
ATF +4, Automatic Transmission fluid, during overhaul and assembly. Use
petroleum jelly to prelubricate seals, O-rings, and thrust washers. Petroleumjellycanalsobeusedtoholdpartsin
place during reassembly.
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.
Lubricate the front band adjusting screw threads with petroleum jelly andthread the screw part-way into the case.
Be sure the screw turns freely.
Inspect the transmission bushings during overhaul. Bushing condition isimportant as worn, scored bushings con-
tribute to low pressures, clutch slipand accelerated wear of other components. However, do not replace bushings
as a matter of course. Replace bushings only when they are actually worn, orscored.

The use of crocus cloth is permissible where necessary, providing it is usedcarefully.Whenusedonshafts,or
valves, use extreme care to avoid rounding off sharp edges. Sharp edges arevital as they prevent foreign matter
from getting between the valve and valve bore.
Do not reuse oil seals, gaskets, seal rings, or O-rings during overhaul. Replace these parts as a matter of course.
Also do not reuse snap rings or E-clips that are bent or distorted. Replace these parts as well.
ASSEMBLY
Do not allow dirt, grease, or foreign material to enter the case or transmission components during assembly. Keep
the transmission case and components clean. Also make sure the tools and workbench area used for reassembly
operations are equally clean.
Shop towels used for wiping off tools and your hands must be made fromlint freematerials. Lint will stick to trans-
mission parts and could interfere with valve operation or even restrict fluid passages.
Lubricate transmission clutch and gear components with Mopar
ATF +4 during reassembly. Soak clutch discs in
transmission fluid before installation.
Use petroleum jelly on piston seals and o-rings to ease installation. Petroleumjellycanalsobeusedtolubricate
and hold thrust washers and plates in position during assembly.
Do not use chassis grease, bearing grease, white grease, or similar lubricants on any part.These types of
lubricants can eventually block or restrict fluid passages and valve operation. Use petroleum jelly only.
Do not force parts into place. The transmission components and sub-assemblies are easily installed by hand when
properly aligned. If a part seems difficult to install, it is either misaligned or incorrectly assembled. Verify that thrust
washers, thrust plates and seal rings are correctly positioned.
The planetary geartrain, front/rear clutch assemblies and oil pump are all much easier to install when the transmis-
sion case is upright. Either tilt the case upward with wood blocks, or cut a hole in the bench large enough for the
intermediate shaft and rear support. Then lower the shaft and support intothe hole and support the rear of the case
directly on the bench.
FRONT/REAR SERVO
1. Lubricate rear servo piston seal with ATF +4. Lubri-
cateservoboreincasewithATF+4.
2. Install rear servo piston (1) in case. Position piston
at slight angle to bore and insert piston with twist-
ing motion.