2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.
6. Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Torque t

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual BEARINGS - CRANKSHAFT MAIN
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING - FITTING
MAIN BEARING JOURNAL DIAMETER (CRANKSHAFT REMOVED)
Crankshaft removed from the cylinder block.
Clean the oil off the m

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual INSPECTION
Wipe the inserts clean and inspect for abnormal wear
patterns and for metal or other foreign material imbed-
ded in the lining. Normal main bearing insert wear pat-
terns are illustrated.
N

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual SEAL - CRANKSHAFT OIL - FRONT
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
3. Remove A/C compressor

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 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 Too

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 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 ins

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 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) o

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 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 flexpla