2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual INSPECTION
The cylinder walls should be checked for out-of-round
and taper with Special Tool C-119 (1). If the cylinder
walls are badly scuffed or scored, the cylinder bore
can be machined oversize. O

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual HYDRAULIC TAPPETS
DESCRIPTION
The roller type design hydraulic tappets (3) are posi-
tioned in the cylinder block. Roller tappet alignment is
maintained by machined flats on tappet body being fit-
ted

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate tappets.
2. Install tappets in their original positions with oil
holes (1) facing up.
CAUTION: The “handle” on the tappet aligning
yoke must be installed in the outboard

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL
1. Perform the fuel pressure relief procedure (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Raise and support the vehi

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate camshaft lobes and camshaft bearing
journals.
2. Slowly install camshaft (1). Use care not to dam-
age camshaft bearing surfaces with the cam lobes.
3. Install camshaft thrus

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 20. Fill engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level (Refer to9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
21. Connect the negative battery cable.
22. Start the vehicle and inspec

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual ROD-PISTON & CONNECTING
DESCRIPTION
The pistons are made of cast aluminum with an added anodized coating on bothsides of the skirt and the top
piston ring groove for reduced wear and it’s low fricti

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual MEASURING CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE
1. Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side
clearance. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICA-
TIONS) for connecting rod side clearance
specifications.
REMOVAL