2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 3. Starting with the center bolt, torque bolts (1) to 24
Nꞏm ( 18 ft. lbs. ).
4. Install breather tube (3) to cylinder head cover (2).
5. Install breather drain tube (4) to cylinder head
cover (2).

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 5. Connect injector harness connectors (3) at cylinder head cover gasket.

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual VALVES & SEATS - INTAKE/EXHAUST
DESCRIPTION
The valves (1,2) are made of heat resistant steel, and
have chrome plated stems to prevent scuffing. The
intake and exhaust valves are both similar in head

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 4. Install the compressor top plate, washer, and nut.
Using a suitable wrench, tighten the nut (clockwise)
to compress the valve springs and remove the
locks.
5. Rotate the compressor nut counter-cloc

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual INSPECTION
Visually inspect the valves for abnormal wear on the
heads, stems, and tips. Replace any valve that is
worn out or bent.
Measure the valve stem diameter in three places as
shown.
VALVE GUID

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual Measure the cylinder head valve guide bore.
Measure valve margin (rim thickness).
Measure the valve spring free length and maximum
inclination.

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual Test valve spring force with tool C-647 (1). Specifica-
tion 72.0 — 80.7 lbs. when compressed to 35.33 mm
(1.39 in.).
INSTALLATION
1. Install new valve seals. The yellow seals are for the
intake val

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 4. Install the valve spring compressor tool 8319–A
(1)as shown.
5. Compress the valve springs and install the valve
retaining locks.
6. Remove the compressor and repeat the procedure
on the remainin