2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - CAMSHAFT CORE HOLE PLUG
CAUTION: Do not damage the rear surface of the camshaft or the core plug sealing surface, when removing
the core plug.
1. Remove the rear cam bearing

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 10. Remove both left and right cylinder heads (4)
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD -
REMOVAL).
11. Remove the oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL).

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 12. Remove timing case cover (1) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) -
REMOVAL).
13. Remove the oil pick up tube.
14. Remove the oil pump (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OI

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 15. Remove timing chain (2) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
16. Remove camshaft tensioner/thrust plate assembly.
NOTE: Identify lifters to ensure install

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 18. Install a long bolt into front of camshaft to aid in
removal of the camshaft. Remove camshaft, being
careful not to damage cam bearings with the cam
lobes.
INSPECTION
1. The cam bearings are not s

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION - CAMSHAFT
CAUTION: 5.7L engines equipped with MDS uses a
unique camshaft for use with the Multi Displace-
ment System. When installing a new camshaft, the
replacement camshaft must be co

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 5. Install the oil pump (figure2) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - INSTALLATION).
6. Install the oil pick up tube.
7. Each tappet (2) reused must be installed in the same position from whic

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual CAUTION: 5.7L engines equipped with MDS uses both standard roller tappetsand deactivating roller tap-
pets, for use with the Multi Displacement System. The deactivating rollertappets must be used in c