2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 timing belt

Install Cooling System Tester Special Tool # 7700 or equivalent to pressure cap neck. Start the engine and observe
the tester’s pressure gauge. If gauge pulsates with every power stroke of acylinder a combustion pressure leak is
evident.
CHEMICAL TEST METHOD
Combustion leaks into the cooling system can also be checked by using Bloc-Chek Kit Special Tool # C-3685-A or
equivalent. Perform test following the procedures supplied with the toolkit.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
3. Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the left side
exhaust manifold.
4. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to COOLING SYS-
TEM.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the intake manifold (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL).
7. Remove the master cylinder and booster assembly.
Refer to section 5 brakes.
8. Remove the cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
9. Remove the fan shroud and fan blade assembly
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/FAN DRIVE VIS-
COUS CLUTCH - REMOVAL).
10. Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
11. Remove the power steering pump and set aside.
12. Rotate the crankshaft until the damper timing
mark is aligned with TDC indicator mark.

13. Verify the V8 mark on the camshaft sprocket is at the 12 o’clock position. Rotate the crankshaft one turn if
necessary.
14. Remove the crankshaft damper (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL).
15. Remove the timing chain cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMINGBELT / CHAIN COVER(S) -
REMOVAL).
16. Lock the secondary timing chains to the idler
sprocket using Special Tool 8515.

NOTE: Mark the secondary timing chain prior to removal to aid in installation.
17. Mark the secondary timing chain, one link on each side of the V8 mark on the camshaft drive gear.
18. Remove the left side secondary chain tensioner (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
19. Remove the cylinder head access plug (2).
20. Remove the left side secondary chain guide
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
21. Remove the retaining bolt and the camshaft drive
gear.
CAUTION: Do not allow the engine to rotate.
Severe damage to the valve train can occur.
CAUTION: Do not overlook the four smaller bolts
at the front of the cylinder head. Do not attempt to
remove the cylinder head without removing these
four bolts.
NOTE: The cylinder head is attached to the cylin-
der block with fourteen bolts.
22. Remove the cylinder head retaining bolts using
the sequence provided.
23. Remove the cylinder head and gasket. Discard
the gasket.

CAUTION: Do not lay the cylinder head on its gasket sealing surface, due to the design of the cylinder head
gasket any distortion to the cylinder head sealing surface may prevent thegasket from properly sealing
resulting in leaks.
REMOVAL - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD
1. Disconnect battery negitive cable.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
3. Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the right side
exhaust manifold.
4. Drain the engine coolant (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the intake manifold (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL).
7. Remove the cylinder head cover (1) (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
8. Remove the fan shroud (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/FAN DRIVE VISCOUS CLUTCH -
REMOVAL).
9. Remove oil fill housing from cylinder head.
10. Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
11. Rotate the crankshaft until the damper timing
mark is aligned with TDC indicator mark (2).

12. Verify the V8 mark on the camshaft sprocket is at the 12 o’clock position(2). Rotate the crankshaft one turn if
necessary.
13. Remove the crankshaft damper (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL).
14. Remove the timing chain cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMINGBELT / CHAIN COVER(S) -
REMOVAL).
15. Lock the secondary timing chains to the idler
sprocket using Special Tool 8515 (6).
NOTE: Mark the secondary timing chain prior to
removal to aid in installation.
16. Mark the secondary timing chain, one link on
each side of the V8 mark on the camshaft drive
gear.
17. Remove the right side secondary chain tensioner
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).

18. Remove the cylinder head access plug (1).
19. Remove the right side secondary chain guide
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
20. Remove the retaining bolt and the camshaft drive
gear.
CAUTION: Do not allow the engine to rotate.
severe damage to the valve train can occur.
CAUTION: Do not overlook the four smaller bolts
at the front of the cylinder head. Do not attempt to
remove the cylinder head without removing these
four bolts.
CAUTION: Do not hold or pry on the camshaft tar-
get wheel for any reason. A damaged target wheel
can result in a vehicle no start condition.
NOTE: The cylinder head is attached to the cylin-
der block with fourteen bolts.
21. Remove the cylinder head retaining bolts using
the sequence provided.
22. Remove the cylinder head and gasket. Discard the gasket.
CAUTION: Do not lay the cylinder head on its gasket sealing surface, do to the design of the cylinder head
gasket any distortion to the cylinder head sealing surface may prevent thegasket from properly sealing
resulting in leaks.
CLEANING
To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface preparation must be performed, especially with the use of alumi-
num engine components. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
INSPECTION
1. Inspect the cylinder head for out-of-flatness, using a straightedge and a feeler gauge. If tolerances exceed
0.0508 mm (0.002 in.) replace the cylinder head.
2. Inspect the valve seats for damage. Service the valve seats as necessary.
3. Inspect the valve guides for wear, cracks or looseness. If either condition exist, replace the cylinder head.

4. Lubricate the cylinder head bolt threads with clean engine oil and install the ten M11 bolts.
5. Coat the four M8 cylinder head bolts withMopar
Lock and Seal Adhesivethen install the bolts.
NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are tightened using an angle torque procedure, however, the bolts are not a
torque-to-yield design.
6. Tighten the bolts in sequence using the following steps and torque values:
Step 1: Tighten bolts 1–10, 20 Nꞏm (15 ft. lbs.).
Step 2: Tighten bolts 1–10, 47 Nꞏm (35 ft. lbs.). Tighten bolts 11–14, 25 Nꞏm(18 ft. lbs.).
Step 3: Tighten bolts 1–10, 90 degrees. Tighten bolts 11–14, 30 Nꞏm (22 ft. lbs.).
7. Position the secondary chain onto the camshaft drive gear, making sure one marked chain link is on either side
of the V8 mark on the gear and position the gear onto the camshaft.
8. Install the camshaft drive gear retaining bolt.
9. Install the left side secondary chain guide (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION).
10. Install the cylinder head access plug (2).
11. Re-set and Install the left side secondary chain
tensioner (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/
TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS -
INSTALLATION).

12. Remove Special Tool 8515 (6).
13. Install the timing chain cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
14. Install the crankshaft damper (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -
INSTALLATION).
15. Install the power steering pump.
16. Install the fan blade assembly and fan shroud
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/FAN DRIVE VIS-
COUS CLUTCH - INSTALLATION).
17. Install the cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
18. Reinstall the master cylinder and booster assem-
bly.Refertosection5brakes.
19. Install the intake manifold (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSTALLA-
TION).
20. Refill the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
21. Raise the vehicle.
22. Install the exhaust pipe onto the left exhaust man-
ifold.
23. Lower the vehicle.
24. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
25. Start the engine and check for leaks.
INSTALLATION - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD
NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are tightened using
a torque plus angle procedure. The bolts must be
examined BEFORE reuse. If the threads are
necked down (2) the bolts should be replaced.
Necking(2)canbecheckedbyholdingastraight
edge against the threads. If all the threads do not con-
tactthescale(2),theboltshouldbereplaced.