2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 automatic transmission

FLEX PLATE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission. (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/
545RFE - REMOVAL).
2. Remove the bolts and flexplate (1).
INSTALLATION
1. Position the flexplate ontothe crankshaft and install
the bolts hand tight.
2. Tighten the flexplate retaining bolts to 60 Nꞏm (45
ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
3. Install the transmission. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE
- INSTALLATION).

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).

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.

DESCRIPTION Nꞏm Ft. In.
Oil Pan—Drain Plug 34 25 —
Oil Pump—Attaching Bolts 28 — 250
Oil Pump Pickup Tube – Bolt and Nut 28 — 250
Rear Seal Retainer Attaching Bolts 15 — 132
Rear Insulator to Bracket— 68 50 —
Through-Bolt (2WD)
Rear Insulator to Crossmember 41 30 —
Support Bracket—Nut (2WD)
Rear Insulator to Crossmember— 68 50 —
Nuts (4WD)
Rear Insulator to Transmission— 68 50 —
Bolts (4WD)
Rear Insulator Bracket—Bolts 68 50 —
(4WD Automatic)
Rear Support Bracket to 41 30 —
Crossmember Flange—Nuts
Rear Support Plate to Transfer 41 30 —
Case—Bolts
Rocker Arm—Bolts 22 — 195
Spark Plugs — — —
Thermostat Housing—Bolts 28 — 250
Throttle Body—Bolts 12 — 105
Transfer Case to Insulator 204 105 —
Mounting Plate—Nuts
Transmission Support Bracket— 68 50 —
Bolts (2WD)
Vibration Damper—Bolt 176 129 —
Water Pump to Timing Chain 28 — 250
Case Cover—Bolts

RETAINER - CRANK REAR OIL - SEAL
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the transmission. (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - NAG1 -
REMOVAL).
3. Remove the flexplate. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK/FLEX PLATE - REMOVAL).
4. Remove the oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL)
5. Remove the rear oil seal retainer mounting bolts.
6. Carefully remove the retainer from the engine
block.
INSTALLATION
1. Throughly clean all gasket resdue from the engine
block.
2. Use extream care and clean all gasket resdue from
the retainer.
3. Position the gasket onto the retainer.
4. Position the retainer onto the engine block.
5. Install the retainer mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts
to 15 Nꞏm (132 in. lbs.) using the procedure shown.
6. Install the oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICA-
TION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION).
7. Install the flexplate (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE
BLOCK/FLEX PLATE - INSTALLATION).
8. Install the transmission (Refer to 21 - TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - NAG1 -
INSTALLATION).
9. Check and verify engine oil level.
10. Start engine and check for leaks.

FLEX PLATE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission. (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - NAG1 -
REMOVAL).
2. Remove the bolts and flexplate (1).
INSTALLATION
1. Position the flexplate or flywheel onto the crank-
shaft and install the bolts hand tight.
2.For automatic transmissions:Tighten the flex-
plate retaining bolts to 95 Nꞏm (70 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the transmission. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - NAG1 - INSTALLATION).

INSTALLATION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CAUTION: The structural cover must be installed as described in the following steps. Failure to do so will
cause severe damage to the cover.
1. Position the structural cover in the vehicle.
2. Install all four bolts retaining the cover-to-engine. DO NOT tighten the bolts at this time.
3. Install the four cover-to-transmission bolts. Do NOT tighten at this time.
CAUTION: The structural cover must be held tightly against both the engineand the transmission bell hous-
ing during tightening sequence. Failure to do so may cause damage to the cover.
4. Torque the (4) structural dust cover bolts that go
intothetransmissionto6-11Nꞏm(50-100in.lbs.).
5. Torque the (4) structural dust cover bolts that go
into the engine block to 6-11 Nꞏm (50-100 in.lbs.).
6. Starting with the two rearcover-to-engine bolts,
tighten bolts (1) to 54 Nꞏm (40 ft. lbs.), then tighten
bolts(2)and(3)to54Nꞏm(40ft.lbs.)inthe
sequence shown.
7. Install the exhaust pipe on left hand exhaust manifold.
8. Tighten exhaust manifold-to-exhaust pipe retaining bolts to 20–26 Nꞏm(15–20 ft. lbs.).
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CAUTION: The 7/16 inch engine block to clutch housing bolts must be loosened before removal/installation
of the structural dust cover. Clutch housing distortion will occur if thisprocedure is not followed.
1. Position the structural cover in the vehicle.
CAUTION: The structural cover must be installed as described in the following steps. Failure to do so will
cause severe damage to the cover, and engine noise.

MoparEngine RTV GEN II is used to seal components exposed to engine oil. This material is a specially designed
black silicone rubber RTV that retains adhesion and sealing properties when exposed to engine oil. Moisture in the
air causes the material to cure. This material is available in three ounce tubes and has a shelf life of one year. After
one year this material will not properly cure. Always inspect the package for the expiration date before use.
MOPAR
AT F R T V
Mopar
ATF RTV is a specifically designed black silicone rubber RTV that retains adhesion and sealing properties
to seal components exposed to automatic transmission fluid, engine coolants, and moisture. This material is avail-
able in three ounce tubes and has a shelf life of one year. After one year thismaterial will not properly cure. Always
inspect the package for the expiration date before use.
MOPAR
GASKET MAKER
Mopar
Gasket Maker is an anaerobic type gasket material. The material cures in the absence of air when
squeezed between two metallic surfaces. It will not cure if left in the uncovered tube. The anaerobic material is for
use between two machined surfaces. Do not use on flexible metal flanges.
MOPAR
GASKET SEALANT
Mopar
Gasket Sealant is a slow drying, permanently soft sealer. This material isrecommended for sealing
threaded fittings and gaskets against leakage of oil and coolant. Can be used on threaded and machined parts
under all temperatures. This material is used on engines with multi-layersteel (MLS) cylinder head gaskets. This
material also will prevent corrosion. Mopar
Gasket Sealant is available in a 13 oz. aerosol can or 4oz./16 oz. can
w/applicator.
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET AND SEALER APPLICATION
Assembling parts using a form-in-place gasket requires care but it’s easier than using precut gaskets.
Mopar
Gasket Maker material should be applied sparingly 1 mm (0.040 in.) diameter or less of sealant to one
gasket surface. Be certain the material surrounds each mounting hole. Excess material can easily be wiped off.
Components should be torqued in place within 15 minutes. The use of a locating dowel is recommended during
assembly to prevent smearing material off the location.
Mopar
Engine RTV GEN II or ATF RTV gasket material should be applied in a continuous bead approximately 3
mm (0.120 in.) in diameter. All mounting holes must be circled. For corner sealing, a 3.17 or 6.35 mm (1/8 or 1/4 in.)
drop is placed in the center of the gasket contact area. Uncured sealant maybe removed with a shop towel. Com-
ponents should be torqued in place while the sealant is still wet to the touch (within 10 minutes). The usage of a
locating dowel is recommended during assembly to prevent smearing material off the location.
Mopar
Gasket Sealant in an aerosol can should be applied using a thin, even coat sprayed completely over both
surfaces to be joined, and both sides of a gasket. Then proceed with assembly. Material in a can w/applicator can
be brushed on evenly over the sealing surfaces. Material in an aerosol can shouldbeusedonengineswithmulti-
layer steel gaskets.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REPAIR DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS
CAUTION: Be sure that the tapped holes maintain the original center line.
Damaged or worn threads can be repaired. Essentially, this repair consistsof:
Drilling out worn or damaged threads.
Tapping the hole with a special Heli-Coil Tap, or equivalent.
Installing an insert into the tapped hole to bring the hole back to its original thread size.
STANDARD PROCEDURE—HYDROSTATIC LOCK
CAUTION: DO NOT use the starter motor to rotate the crankshaft. Severe damage could occur.
When an engine is suspected of hydrostatic lock (regardless of what causedthe problem), follow the steps below.
1. Disconnect the negative cable(s) from the battery.
2. Inspect air cleaner, induction system, and intake manifold to ensure system is dry and clear of foreign material.