2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 oil

8. Place a straight edge (1) across the body of the oil
pump (between the bolt holes), if a feeler gauge (2)
of .095 mm (0.0038 in.) or greater can be inserted
between the straightedge and the rotors, the pump
must be replaced.
NOTE: The 3.7L/4.7L Oil pump is released as an
assembly. There are no DaimlerChrysler part num-
bers for Sub-Assembly components. In the event
the oil pump is not functioning or out of specifica-
tion it must be replaced as an assembly.
ASSEMBLY
1. Wash all parts in a suitable solvent and inspect carefully for damage or wear.
2. Install inner and outer rotors
3. Install oil pump cover plate and install cover bolts and tighten them to 12Nꞏm(105in.lbs.).
4. Prime oil pump before installation by filling rotor cavity with engine oil.
5. If oil pressure is low and pump is within specifications, inspect for worn engine bearings or other causes for oil
pressure loss.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the oil pump onto the crankshaft and
install one oil pump retaining bolt.
2. Position the primary timing chain tensioner and
install three retaining bolts.
3. Tighten the oil pump and primary timing chain ten-
sioner retaining bolts to 28 Nꞏm (250 in. lbs.) in the
sequence shown.
4. Install the secondary timing chain tensioners and
timing chains (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIM-
ING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS -
INSTALLATION).
5. Install the timing chain cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S)
- INSTALLATION).
6. Install the pick-up tube and oil pan (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN -
INSTALLATION).

FILTER-ENGINE OIL
REMOVAL
All engines are equipped with a high quality full-flow,
disposable type oil filter (1). DaimlerChrysler Corpora-
tion recommends a Mopar
or equivalent oil filter be
used.
1. Position a drain pan under the oil filter.
2. Using a suitable oil filter wrench loosen filter.
3. Rotate the oil filter counterclockwise to remove it
from the cylinder block oil filter boss.
4. When filter separates from cylinder block oil filter
boss, tip gasket end upward to minimize oil spill.
Remove filter from vehicle.
NOTE: Make sure filter gasket was removed with
filter.
5. With a wiping cloth, clean the gasket sealing sur-
face of oil and grime.
INSTALLATION
1. Lightly lubricate oil filter gasket (2) with engine oil.
2. Thread filter (3) onto adapter nipple. When gasket
makes contact with sealing surface, hand tighten
filter one full turn, do not over tighten.
3. Add oil, verify crankcase oil level and start engine.
Inspect for oil leaks.

OIL
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL SERVICE
The engine oil level indicator (1) is located at the right
rear of the engine on the 3.7L/4.7L engines.
CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
CAUTION: Do not overfill crankcase with engine oil, pressure loss or oil foaming can result.
Inspect engine oil level approximately every 800 kilometers (500 miles).Unless the engine has exhibited loss of oil
pressure, run the engine for about five minutes before checking oil level.Checking engine oil level on a cold engine
is not accurate.
To ensure proper lubrication of an engine, the engine oil must be maintained at an acceptable level. The acceptable
levels are indicated between the ADD and SAFE marks on the engine oil dipstick.
1. Position vehicle on level surface.
2. With engine OFF, allow approximately ten minutes for oil to settle to bottom of crankcase, remove engine oil
dipstick.
3. Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Install dipstick and verify it is seated in the tube.
5. Remove dipstick, with handle held above the tip, take oil level reading.
6. Add oil only if level is below the ADD mark on dipstick.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals described in Maintenance Schedules.
Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn engine off.
2. Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
3. Remove oil fill cap.
4. Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase drain.
5. Remove drain plug from crankcase and allow oil to drain into pan. Inspectdrain plug threads for stretching or
other damage. Replace drain plug if damaged.
6. Install drain plug in crankcase.
7. Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified type and amount of engine oil described in this section.
8. Install oil fill cap.
9. Start engine and inspect for leaks.

10. Stop engine and inspect oil level.
NOTE:
Care should be exercised when disposing used engine oil after it has been drained from a vehicle engine.
Refer to the WARNING at beginning of this section.

5. Disconnect vapor purge hose, brake booster hose, speed control servo hose, positive crankcase ventilation
(PCV) hose.
6. Disconnect generator electrical connections.
7. Disconnect air conditioning compressor electrical connections.
8. Disconnect left and right radio suppressor straps.
9. Disconnect and remove ignition coil towers.
10. Remove top oil dipstick tube retaining bolt and ground strap.
11. Bleed fuel system (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
12. Remove fuel rail.
13. Remove throttle body assembly and mounting bracket.
14. Drain cooling system below coolant temperature level (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
15. Remove the heater hoses from the engine front cover and the heater core.
16. Unclip and remove heater hoses and tubes from intake manifold.
17. Remove coolant temperature sensor (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SENSOR -
REMOVAL).
18. Remove intake manifold retaining fasteners in reverse order of tightening sequence.
19. Remove intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
1. Install intake manifold gaskets.
2. Install intake manifold.
3. Install intake manifold retaining bolts and tighten in
sequence shown in to 12 Nꞏm (105 in. lbs.).
4. Install left and right radio suppressor straps.
5. Install throttle body assembly.
6. Connect throttle cable and speed control cable to
throttle body.
7. Install fuel rail.
8. Install ignition coil towers.
9. Position and install heater hoses and tubes onto intake manifold.
10. Install the heater hoses to the heater core and engine front cover.
11. Connect electrical connectors for the following components:
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
Throttle Position (TPS) Sensor
Coolant Temperature (CTS) Sensor
Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
Ignition coil towers
Fuel injectors

12. Install top oil dipstick tube retaining bolt and ground strap.
13. Connect generator electrical connections.
14. Connect Vapor purge hose, Brake booster hose, Speed control servo hose, Positive crankcase ventilation
(PCV) hose.
15. Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
16. Install resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
17. Connect negative cable to battery.

VALVE TIMING
DESCRIPTION
The timing drive system has been designed to provide quiet performance andreliability to support anon-free
wheelingengine. Specifically the intake valves are non-free wheeling and can be easily damaged with forceful
engine rotation if camshaft-to-crankshaft timing is incorrect. The timing drive system consists of a primary chain (6),
two secondary timing chain drives (1,4) and a counterbalance shaft drive.
OPERATION
The primary timing chain is a single inverted tooth chain type. The primarychaindrivesthelarge50toothidler
sprocket directly from a 25 tooth crankshaft sprocket. Primary chain motion is controlled by a pivoting leaf spring
tensioner arm and a fixed guide. The arm and the guide both use nylon plasticwear faces for low friction and long
wear. The primary chain receives oil splash lubrication from the secondary chain drive and designed oil pump leak-
age. The idler sprocket assembly connects the primary chain drive, secondary chain drives, and the counterbalance
shaft. The idler sprocket assembly consists of two integral 26 tooth sprockets a 50 tooth sprocket and a helical gear
that is press-fit to the assembly. Thespline joint for the 50 tooth sprocket is a non serviceable press fit anti rattle
type. A spiral ring is installed on the outboard side of the 50 tooth sprocket to prevent spline disengagement. The
idler sprocket assembly spins on a stationary idler shaft. The idler shaftis a light press-fit into the cylinder block. A
large washer on the idler shaft bolt and the rear flange of the idler shaft are used to control sprocket thrust move-
ment. Pressurized oil is routed through the center of the idler shaft to provide lubrication for the two bushings used
in the idler sprocket assembly.
There are two secondary drive chains, both are roller type, one to drive thecamshaft in each SOHC cylinder head.
There are no shaft speed changes in the secondary chain drive system. Each secondary chain drives a 26 tooth
cam sprocket directly from the 26 tooth sprocket on the idler sprocket assembly. A fixed chain guide and a hydraulic
oil damped tensioner are used to maintain tension in each secondary chain system. The hydraulic tensioners for the
secondary chain systems are fed pressurized oil from oil reservoir pockets in the block. Each tensioner incorporates
a controlled leak path through a device known as a vent disc located in the nose of the piston to manage chain

4. Re-index the camshaft drive gear in the chain until the V6 mark is at the same position as the V6 mark on the
opposite camshaft drive gear (1,2).
5. Using Special Tool 8428 Camshaft Wrench, rotate the camshaft until the alignment dowel on the camshaft is
aligned with the slot in the camshaft drive gear.
CAUTION: Remove excess oil from camshaft sprocket retaining bolt before reinstalling bolt. Failure to do so
may cause over-torqueing of bolt resulting in bolt failure.
6. Position the camshaft drive gear onto the camshaft, remove oil from boltthen install the retaining bolt. Using
Special Tools, Spanner Wrench 6958 with Adapter Pins 8346 and a suitable torque wrench, Tighten retaining bolt
to 122 Nꞏm (90 ft. Lbs.).
7. Remove Special Tool 8379.
8. Rotate the crankshaft two full revolutions, then verify that the camshaftdrivegearV6marksareinfactaligned.
9. Install the cylinder head covers. Refer to Cylinder Head Cover in this section.