2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Repair Manual 4. With the engine in this position, valve lash can be measured at the following rocker arms:INTAKE 1–2–4 /
EXHAUST 1–3–5. Measure the valve lash by inserting a feeler gauge between the rocker

4. With the engine in this position, valve lash can be measured at the following rocker arms:INTAKE 1–2–4 /
EXHAUST 1–3–5. Measure the valve lash by inserting a feeler gauge between the rocker arm socket and cross-
head. Refer to VALVE LASH LIMIT CHART for the correct specifications. If the measurement fallswithinthe
limits, adjustment/resettingis notnecessary. If measurement finds the lashoutsideof the limits, adjustment/
resettingisrequired.
VALVE LASH LIMIT CHART
INTAKE EXHAUST
0.152 mm ( 0.006 in.) MIN. 0.533 mm (0.021 in.) MIN.
0.381 mm (0.015 in.) MAX. 0.863 mm (0.034 in.) MAX.
NOTE:
If measured valve lash falls within these specifications, no adjustment/reset is necessary. Engine operation within
these ranges has no adverse affect on performance, emissions, fuel economy or level of engine noise.
5. If adjustment/resetting is required, loosen the lock
nut on rocker arms and turn the adjusting screw
until the desired lash is obtained:
INTAKE0.254 mm (0.010 in.)
EXHAUST0.660 mm (0.026 in.) Tighten the lock
nut to 24 Nꞏm (18 ft. lbs.) and recheck the valve
lash.
6. Using the crankshaft barring tool, rotate thecrank-
shaftone revolution (360°) to align the damper
TDC mark to the 12 o’clock position.
7. With the engine in this position, valve lash can be
measured at the remaining rocker arms:INTAKE
3–5–6 / EXHAUST 2–4–6. Use the same method
as above for determining whether adjustment is
necessary, and adjust those that are found to be
outside of the limits.
8. Install the cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTAL-
LATION).
9. Connect the battery negative cables.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cables.
2. Remove the cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
3. Disconnect the injector harness connectors at cyl-
inder head cover gasket. Remove all injector sole-
noid nuts. Remove cylinder head cover gasket.
4. Remove injector(s) for cylinder(s) to be serviced.
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/
FUELINJECTOR-REMOVAL)or(Referto14-
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJEC-
TOR - REMOVAL).
5. Remove the rocker housing.
6. Remove the rocker arms and crossheads from the
cylinder(s) to be serviced. Mark each component
so they can be installed in their original position.
7. Using the crankshaft barring tool # 7471–B (2), rotate the engine to position the damper mark in the 12 o’clock
position.At this engine position, cylinders #1 and #6 can be serviced.