2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 lock

REMOVAL
NOTE: To remove the crankshaft from the engine, the engine must be removed from the vehicle.
1. Remove the engine (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - REMOVAL).
2. Remove the engine oil pump (Refer to 9- ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - REMOVAL).
CAUTION: DO NOT pry on the oil pan gasket when removing the oil pan, The oil pan gasket is mounted to
the cylinder block in three locations and will remain attached to block when removing oil pan. Gasket can
not be removed with oil pan.
3. Remove the bedplate mounting bolts. Note the location of the two stud bolts for installation.
4. Remove the connecting rods from the crankshaft.
CAUTION: The bedplate to cylinder block mating surface is a critical sealing surface. Do not pry on or dam-
age this surface in anyway.
NOTE: The bedplate contains the lower main bearing halves. Use care when handling bedplate as not to
drop or damage bearing halves. Installing main bearing halves in the wrongposition will cause severe dam-
age to the crankshaft.
NOTE: The bedplate has pry points cast into it. Use these points only. The pry points are shown below.
5. Carefully pry on the pry points to loosen the bedplate then remove the bedplate.
CAUTION: When removing the crankshaft, use care not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.
6. Remove the crankshaft.
7. Remove the crankshaft tone wheel.

INSPECTION
NOTE: Thoroughly inspect the connecting rod bearing bores and main bearing bores for scoring, blueing or
severe scratches. Further disassembly may be required.
If connecting rod bearing bores show damage, the cylinder heads must be removed to service the piston and rod
assemblies. If the bedplate or the cylinder block main bearing bores show damage the engine must be replaced.
1. If required, remove the main bearing halves from the cylinder block and bedplate.
2. Thoroughly clean the bedplate to cylinder block sealing surfaces and main bearing bores. Remove all oil and
sealant residue.
3. Inspect the bedplate main bearing bores for cracks, scoring or severe blueing. If either condition exists the
engine must be replaced.
4. Inspect the crankshaft thrust washers for scoring, scratches, wear or blueing. If either condition exist replace the
thrust washers.
5. Inspect the oil pan gasket/windage tray for splits, tears or cracks in the gasket sealing surfaces. Replace gasket
as necessary.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. Refer to
Crankshaft Main Bearings in this section for
proper bearing selections.
CAUTION: When installing crankshaft, use care
not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.
NOTE: Apply sealant to the tone wheel retaining
screws prior to installation.
1. Lubricate upper main bearing halves with clean
engine oil.
2. Install the crankshaft tone wheel. Torque the
mountingscrewsto15Nꞏm(11ft.lbs.).
3. Position crankshaft in cylinder block.
4. Install the thrust washers (1).

CAUTION: The bedplate to cylinder block mating
surface must be coated with Mopar
Engine RTV
sealant prior to installation. Failure to do so will
cause severe oil leaks.
NOTE: Make sure that the bedplate and cylinder
block sealing surfaces are clean and free of oil or
other contaminants. Contaminants on the sealing
surfaces may cause main bearing distortion and/or
oil leaks.
5. Apply a 2.5mm (0.100 inch) bead of Mopar
Engine RTV sealant to the cylinder block-to-bed-
plate mating surface (2,3) as shown.
6. Coat the crankshaft main bearing journals with clean engine oil and position the bedplate onto the cylinder block.
NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.
7. Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Torque the bolts in
the sequence shown.
Hand tighten bolts1D,1G and 1Funtil the bedplate contacts the block.
Tighten bolts1A - 1Jto 54 Nꞏm (40 ft. lbs.)
Tighten bolts1-8to 7 Nꞏm (5 ft. lbs.)

Turn bolts1-8an additional 90°.
Tighten boltsA-E27 Nꞏm ( 20 ft. lbs.).
8. Measure crankshaft end play.
9. Install the connecting rods and measure side clearance (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/PISTON & CON-
NECTING ROD - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
10. Install oil pump (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - INSTALLATION).
11. Install the engine (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - INSTALLATION).

BEARINGS-CRANKSHAFT MAIN
STANDARD PROCEDURE
MAIN BEARING FITTING
SELECT FIT IDENTIFICATION
The main bearings are “select fit” to achieve proper oil
clearances. For main bearing selection, the crankshaft
position sensor target wheel (2) has grade identifica-
tion marks stamped into it. These marks are read from
left to right, corresponding with journal number 1, 2, 3,
4. The crankshaft position sensor target wheel is
mounted to the number 6 counter weight (1) on the
crankshaft.
INSPECTION
Wipe the inserts clean and inspect for abnormal wear patterns and for metalor other foreign material imbedded in
the lining. Normal main bearing insert wear patterns are illustrated.
Inspect the back of the inserts for fractures, scrapings or irregular wearpatterns.
Inspect the upper insert locking tabs for damage.
Replace all damaged or worn bearing inserts.
MAIN BEARING JOURNAL DIAMETER (CRANKSHAFT REMOVED)
Remove the crankshaft from the cylinder block (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT - REMOVAL).
Clean the oil off the main bearing journal.
Determine the maximum diameter of the journal with a micrometer. Measure at two locations 90° apart at each end
of the journal.
The maximum allowable taper is 0.008mm (0.0004 inch.) and maximum out of round is 0.005mm (0.002 inch). Com-
pare the measured diameter with the journal diameter specification (MainBearing Fitting Chart). Select inserts
required to obtain the specified bearing-to-journal clearance.
Install the crankshaft into the cylinder block (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINEBLOCK/CRANKSHAFT - INSPECTION).
Check crankshaft end play.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SELECTION

INSTALLATION
CAUTION: To prevent severe damage to the Crank-
shaft, Damper or Special Tool 8512, thoroughly
clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose
before installing Damper.
1. Using Special Tool 8348 and 8512 (2,3), install
crankshaft front seal.
2. Install vibration damper (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTALLA-
TION).
3. Installradiatorcoolingfanandshroud(Referto7-
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLA-
TION).
4. Install upper radiator hose.
5. Install A/C compressor and tighten fasteners to 54
Nꞏm (40 ft. lbs.).
6. Install accessory drive belt refer (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
7. Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
8. Connect negative cable to battery.

SEAL-CRANKSHAFT OIL-REAR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR SEAL AREA LEAKS
Since it is sometimes difficult to determine the source of an oil leak in therear seal area of the engine, a more
involved inspection is necessary. The following steps should be followedto help pinpoint the source of the leak.
If the leakage occurs at the crankshaft rear oil seal area:
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove torque converter or clutch housing cover and inspect rear of block for evidence of oil. Use a black light
to check for the oil leak:
a. Circular spray pattern generally indicates seal leakage or crankshaftdamage.
b. Where leakage tends to run straight down, possible causes are a porous block, oil galley pipe plugs, oil filter
runoff, and main bearing cap to cylinder block mating surfaces. See Engine, for proper repair procedures of
these items.
4. If no leaks are detected, pressurized the crankcase as outlined in the section, Inspection (Engine oil Leaks in
general)
CAUTION: Do not exceed 20.6 kPa (3 psi).
5. If the leak is not detected, very slowly turn the crankshaft and watch forleakage. If a leak is detected between
the crankshaft and seal while slowly turning the crankshaft, it is possible the crankshaft seal surface is damaged.
The seal area on the crankshaft could have minor nicks or scratches that canbe polished out with emery cloth.
CAUTION: Use extreme caution when crankshaft polishing is necessary to remove minor nicks or
scratches. The crankshaft seal flange is specially machined to complement the function of the rear oil seal.
6. For bubbles that remain steady with shaft rotation, no further inspection can be done until disassembled. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING), under the Oil Leak row, for components inspections on possible
causes and corrections.
7. After the oil leak root cause and appropriate corrective action have been identified, (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR - REMOVAL).
REMOVAL
NOTE: This procedure can be performed in vehi-
cle.
1. If being performed in vehicle, remove the transmis-
sion.
2. Remove the flexplate (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK/FLEX PLATE - REMOVAL).
NOTE: The crankshaft oil seal CAN NOT be reused
after removal.
NOTE: The crankshaft rear oil seal remover Spe-
cial Tool 8506 must be installed deeply into the
seal. Continue to tighten the removal tool into the
seal until the tool can not be turned farther. Fail-
ure to install tool correctly the first time will cause
tool to pull free of seal without removing seal from
engine.
3. Using Special Tool 8506 (2), remove the crankshaft rear oil seal (1)

INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate the crankshaft flange with engine oil.
2. Position the magnetic seal guide Special Tool
8349-2 onto the crankshaft rear face. Then position
the crankshaft rear oil seal (1) onto the guide (2).
3. Using Special Tools 8349 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
Installer (2) and C-4171 Driver Handle (3), with a
hammer, tap the seal (1) into place. Continue to
tap on the driver handle until the seal installer
seats against the cylinder block crankshaft bore.
4. Install the flexplate.
5. Install the transmission.