2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual TIMING - SINGLE CAMSHAFT
NOTE: to adjust the timing on one camshaft, pre-
form the following procedure.
1. Using Chain Tensioner Wedge, Special Tool 8379
(2), stabilize the secondary chain drive. For

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 4. Re-index the camshaft drive gear in the chain until the V6 mark is at the same position as the V6 mark on the
opposite camshaft drive gear (1,2).
5. Using Special Tool 8428 Camshaft Wrench, rotate

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual SHAFT-BALANCE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the primary and secondary timing chains.
Refer to TIMING CHAIN and SPROCKET.
NOTE: The balance shaft and gear are serviced as
an assembly. Do not attempt to remove the

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
NOTE: The balance shaft and gear are serviced as
an assembly. Do not attempt to remove the gear
from the balance shaft.
1. Coat counterbalance shaft bearing journals with
clean engine oil

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual SHAFT-IDLER
REMOVAL
1. Remove the primary and secondary timing chains and sprockets. Refer to procedure in this section.
NOTE: To remove the idler shaft, it is necessary to tap threads into the shaft,

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual COVER-TIMING
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
3. Remove electric cooling fan and fan shroud assem-
bly.
4. Remove

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not use oil based liquids to clean
timing cover or block surfaces. Use only rubbing
alcohol, along with plastic or wooden scrapers.
Use no wire brushes or abrasive wheels or m

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual CHAIN AND SPROCKETS-TIMING
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
3. Remove right and left cylinder head covers (Refer