2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 engine

15. Connect the negative cable(s) to the battery.
16. Start the engine and check for any leaks.
REMOVAL
1. Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release proce-
dure (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIV-
ERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the air cleaner resonator and duct work as
an assembly.
4. Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
5. Remove the viscous fan/drive (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
6. Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
7. Remove the fan shroud (3).

8. Remove radiator (1) (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR - REMOVAL).
9. Remove the upper crossmember and top core
support.
NOTE: It is not necessary to drain A/C system for
engine removal.
10. Remove the A/C compressor (2) with the lines
attached. Secure compressor out of the way.

11. Remove generator assembly (2) (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR -
REMOVAL).
12. Remove the intake manifold and IAFM as an
assembly (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/IN-
TAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL).
13. Disconnect the heater hoses.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect P/S hoses
from pump, for P/S pump removal.
14. Remove the power steering pump and set aside.
15. Disconnect the fuel supply line (Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CON-
NECT FITTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
16. Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist and
drain the engine oil.
17. Remove engine front mount thru-bolt nuts.
18. Remove right side axle retaining bolts.
19. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from
their retainers at the oil pan bolts.
20. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifolds (2).

21. Disconnect the starter wires. Remove starter
motor (1) (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/STARTING/
STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL).
22. Remove the structural dust cover (1) and trans-
mission inspection cover, (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER -
REMOVAL) .
23. Remove drive plate to converter bolts (Automatic
transmission equipped vehicles).

24. Remove transmission bell housing to engine block
bolts (2).
25. Lower the vehicle.
NOTE: Do not use air tools to install engine lift fix-
ture (2) special tool # 8984.
26. Install engine lift fixture (2), special tool # 8984.
Do not use adapter (4)
27. Separate engine from transmission, remove
engine from vehicle, and install engine assembly
on a repair stand.

INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not use air tools to install engine lift fix-
ture (2) special tool # 8984.
1. Install engine lift fixture (2), special tool # 8984.Do
not use adapter (4).
2. Position the engine in the engine compartment.
3. Lower engine into compartment and align engine
with transmission:
Manual Transmission: Align clutch disc assembly
(if disturbed). Install transmission input shaft into
clutch disc while mating engine and transmission
surfaces. Install two transmission to engine block
mounting bolts finger tight.
Automatic Transmission: Mate engine and trans-
mission and install two transmission to engine
block mounting bolts finger tight.
4. Position the thru-bolt into the support cushion
brackets.
5. Lower engine assembly until engine mount through
bolts rest in mount perches.
6. Install remaining transmission to engine block
mounting bolts (2) and tighten.

7. Tighten engine mount through bolts.
8. Install drive plate to torque converter bolts. (Auto-
matic transmission models)
9. Install the structural dust cover (1) and transmis-
sion dust cover, (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE
BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER - INSTALLATION) .
10. Install the starter (1) and connect the starter wires
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER
MOTOR - INSTALLATION).

11. Install exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (2).
12. Lower the vehicle.
NOTE: Do not use air tools on engine lift fixture
(2) special tool # 8984.
13. Remove engine lift fixture (2), special tool # 8984.
14. Connect the fuel supply line (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT
FITTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
15. Reinstall the power steering pump.
16. Connect the heater hoses.