2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 oil

5. Identify the fluid in the cylinder(s) (i.e., coolant, fuel, oil or other).
6. Make sure all fluid has been removed from the cylinders. Inspect engine for damage (i.e., connecting rods, pis-
tons, valves, etc.)
7. Repair engine or components as necessary to prevent this problem from re-occurring.
CAUTION: Squirt approximately one teaspoon of oil into the cylinders, rotateenginetolubricatethecylin-
der walls to prevent damage on restart.
8. Install new spark plugs.
9. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
10. Fill engine with specified amount of approved oil and install new oil filter.
11. Connect negative battery cable.
12. Start engine and check for any leaks.
REMOVAL - ENGINE ASSEMBLY
1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect throttle body air inlet duct, remove air
cleaner cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR INTAKE
SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER ELEMENT - REMOVAL).
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the lower engine shield.
6. Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING
COOLING SYSTEM).
7. Paint mark and remove the driveshaft (Refer to 3 -
DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER
SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL).
8.Removethetransmission(Referto21-TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL - REMOVAL).
9. Remove the starter (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL).
10. Disconnect the front exhaust pipe flange to
exhaust manifold fasteners (1 and 2).
11. Disconnect the hydraulic cooling fan lines and capture any spillage (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR
FA N - R E M O VA L ) .
12. Drain engine oil and remove the oil filter.
13. Separate the air conditioning hose from the fan shroud.
14. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
15. Disconnect the power steering line support bracket at the lower left ofthe radiator.
16. Loosen both engine mount through bolts.

17. Separate the ground strap (1) from the floor
board, above the right exhaust flange.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Discharge air conditioning system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/RE-
FRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
20. Remove the upper radiator hose.
21. Disconnect windshield washer hose at the splice.
22. Remove radiator core support.
23. Disconnect the cooling fan harness connector
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN
- REMOVAL).
24. Remove the radiator and radiator fan assembly
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR -
REMOVAL).
25. Remove the A/C condenser, cap and position the
hoses aside.
26. Disconnect the heater hoses at the top front cover
and at the lower coolant housing and position
aside.
27. Disconnect the oil cooler hoses from the engine
and position aside (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL COOLER & LINES - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
28. Remove accessory drive belt (1).
29. Disconnect and remove generator.
30. Remove power steering pump mounting bolts and
set pump aside.

4. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts (2)
and tighten to 6 Nꞏm (50 in. lbs.).
5. Connect the ground strap to the thermostat hous-
ing and route the electrical and purge harness
underneath the throttle body and attach the con-
nectors.
6. Connect the fuel vapor purge lines.
7. Properly route and connect the spark plug wires.
8. Connect the engine electrical harnesses.
9. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose, fuel line,
cruise control and accelerator cables.
10. Install the A/C lines at the A/C compressor (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING/A/C COMPRESSOR - REMOVAL).
11. Connect A/C clutch electrical connector (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING/A/C COMPRESSOR - REMOVAL).
12. Install the power steering pump.
13. Install the generator.
14. Install the accessory drive belt.
15. Connect the heater hoses to the engine.
16. Install the radiator and cooling fan assembly.
17. Install the A/C condenser.
18. Connect the A/C lines to the condenser.
19. Connect the cooling fan electrical connector.
20. Connect the windshield washer hose at the splice.
21. Install the coolant recovery container.
22. Install the upper radiator hose.
23. Install the throttle body air inlet duct and the air
cleaner element cover.
24. Raise and support the vehicle.
25. Install transmission.
26. Install transmission bolts and tighten bolts to:
7/16 Transmission bolts and washers (2) - 68
Nꞏm (50 ft. lbs.)
Transmission to top of engine - 41 Nꞏm (30 ft.
lbs.)
Transmission to oil pan (3) - 30 Nꞏm (22 ft. lbs.)
27. Install drive shaft.

30. Connect oil cooler lines (4) and connect the oil
pressure sensor (1) and oil temperature sensor
(5).
31. Install the power steering line support bracket at
the radiator.
32. Install lower radiator hose.
33. Connect the cooling fan hydraulic lines (Refer to 7
- COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTAL-
LATION).
34. Connect the A/C line to the fan shroud.
35. Install under body shield.
36. Lower vehicle.
37. Fill engine crankcase with the proper oil to the
correct level (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTE-
NANCE/FLUID TYPES - SPECIFICATIONS).
38. Evacuate and recharge the air conditioning (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
39. Fill the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
40. Fill power steering to proper leveland purge the system (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
41. Connect the negative battery cable.
42. Start the engine and run until operating temperature is obtained.
43. Turn engine off and inspect for leaks.
44. Recheck all fluid levels, fill as required.
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Ty pe 9 0° V-1 0
Number of Cylinders 10
Firing Order 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Brake Horsepower 501@5600 RPM
Torque 525 ft. lbs. @4100 RPM
Crankshaft Forged Steel
Cylinder Block Aluminum Alloy with Interference Fit Cast Iron Liners
Connecting Rods Cracked Cap Powdered Metal
Pistons Cast Aluminum Alloy
Metric Standard
Displacement 8.3L 505 cu. in.
Bore 102.4 mm 4.03 in.
Stroke 100.6 mm 3.96 in.
Compression Pressure 1069-1172 kPa 155-170 psi
Engine Weight (Approx.) 284 Kilograms 625 Lbs.

DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Piston Size 102.314-102.332 mm. 4.0281-4.0288 in.
Clearance at Top of Skirt (12 mm
from bottom)0.025-0.055 mm. 0.0010-0.0022 in.
Land Clearance (Diametrical) 0.771-0.808 mm -0.036–0.042 in.
Weight 429-439 grams 15.13-15.49 oz.
Piston Length 57.0 mm 2.24 in.
Piston Pin Boar Diameter 23.940-23.978 mm 0.9425-0.9440 in.
Piston Pin Boar Offset 0.800 mm 0.031 in.
Piston Ring Groove Depth No.1 91.55-91.88 mm 3.604-3.614 in.
Piston Ring Groove Depth No.2 90.75-91.00 mm 3.573-3.583 in.
Piston Ring Groove Depth No.3 92.53-92.79 mm 3.643-3.653 in.
PISTON PINS
DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Clearance in Piston 0.009-0.022 mm 0.0004-0.0009 in.
Clearance in Connecting Rod 0.017-0.061 mm 0.0007-0.0024 in.
Diameter 23.995-24.000 mm 0.9447-0.9449 in.
Length 73.35 mm 2.888 in.
End Play None
PISTON RING
DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Piston Ring End Gap
Top Compression Ring 0.20-0.36 mm 0.008-0.014 in.
Second Compression Ring 0.56-0.79 mm 0.022-0.031 in.
Oil Control (Steel Rails) 0.25-0.76 mm 0.010-0.030 in.
Wear Limit-Top Compression Ring 0.63 mm 0.025 in.
Wear Limit-2nd Compression Ring 1.40 mm 0.055 in.
Wear Limit-Oil Control Steel Rails 1.64 mm 0.065 in.
Piston Ring Side Clearance
Top and 2nd Compression Ring 0.040-0.085 mm 0.0016-0.0033 in.
Oil Ring (Steel Ring) 0.046-0.201 mm 0.0018-0.0079 in.
Wear Limit- Top and 2nd Ring 0.10 mm 0.004 in.
Wear Limit Oil Ring Pack 0.216 mm 0.0085 in.
Piston Ring Width
Compression Rings 1.407-1.490 mm 0.0579-0.0586 in.
Oil Ring (Steel Rails) 0.447-0.473 mm 0.0176-0.0186 in.
CAMSHAFT

DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Face Angle 45-45.5°
Back Cut Angle 25°-29°
Stem Diameter-Intake and Exhaust 7.90-7.92 mm 0.331-0.312 in.
Head Diameter-Intake 50.67-50.93 mm 1.995-2.005 in.
Head Diameter-Exhaust 40.01-40.26 mm 1.575-1.585 in.
Length-Intake (Over All) 145.69-146.33 mm 5.736-5.761 in.
Length-Exhaust (Over All) 146.23-146.86 mm 5.757-5.782 in.
Valve Margin-Intake 1.30 mm 0.051 in.
Valve Margin-Exhaust 2.03 mm 0.080 in.
Lift-Intake (Zero Lash 14.06 mm 0.554 in.
Lift-Exhaust (Zero Lash) 14.06 mm 0.554 in.
Valve Stem Tip Height 52.96 mm 2.085 in.
Stem-to-Guide Clearance-Intake
and Exhaust0.025-0.076 mm 0.001-0.003 in.
Max. Allowable-Intake (Rocking
Method)0.50 mm 0.020 in.
Max. Allowable-Exhaust (Rocking
Method)0.70 mm 0.027 in.
VALVE SPRING
DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Free Length - Spring 55.0 mm 2.165 in.
Free Length - Spring Damper 47 mm 1.850 in.
Spring Tension (Valve Closed) 534 ± 20 N @ 44.5 mm 120 ± 4.5 lbs. @ 1.750 in.
Spring Tension (Valve Open) 1245 ± 40 N @ 30.6 mm 280 ± 9.0 lbs. @ 1.207 in.
Number of Coils - Spring 7.25 Right Hand Twist
Number of Coils - Spring Damper 3.6 to 4.0 Left Hand Twist
Wire Diameter (Ovate) 4.2 x 5.3 mm 0.166 x 0.208 in.
Installed Height (Spring Seat to
Bottom of Retainer)44.5 mm 1.750 in.
LUBRICATION
DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
At Curb Idle Speed* (Minimum with
engine at operating temperature)68.9 kPa 10 psi
At 3000 RPM 310-517 kPa 45-75 psi
CAUTION:
*If pressure is ZERO at curb idle, DO NOT run engine at 3000 rpm.
OIL PUMP

DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Clearance Over Rotors (Max.) 0.077 mm 0.003 in.
Cover Out-Of-Flat (Max.) 0.076 mm 0.003 in.
Inner Rotor Thickness (Min.) 18.92 mm 0.744 in.
Clearance (Max.) 0.19 mm 0.007 in.
Diameter (Min.) 82.45 mm 3.246 in.
Thickness (Min.) 18.92 mm 0.744 in.
Tip Clearance Between Rotors
(Max)0.150 mm 0.0068 in.
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION Nꞏm Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Bolts-A/C Compressor Mounting 23 - 200
Bolts-A/C Compressor Bracket 23 - 200
Bolt-Camshaft Position Sensor 11 - 95
Bolts-Camshaft Sprocket 23 - 200
Bolts-Camshaft Thrust Plate 24 - 210
Bolts-Connecting Rod Cap 68 50 -
Bolts-Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap (Refer to CRANKSHAFT -
INSTALLATION)
Nuts-Crankshaft Oil Scraper 23 - 200
Bolts-Crankshaft Pulley 23 - 200
Bolt-Crankshaft Vibration Damper 176 130 -
Bolts-Cylinder Head (Refer to CYLINDER HEAD -
INSTALLATION)
Bolts/Studs-Cylinder Head Cover 11 - 95
Exhaust Manifold 23 - 200
Exhaust Pipe to Exhaust Manifold 34 25 -
Bolts-Engine Mount Bracket-to-Block 41 30 -
Nuts-Engine Mount Insulator 102 75 -
Bolts-Flywheel to Crankshaft 75 55 -
Bolts-Generator Mounting 41 30 -
Bolts-Intake Manifold 11 - 95
Bolts-Oil Cooler 5 - 40
Oil Cooler Line Fitting 68 50 -
Bolts-Oil Pan
1/4–20 11 - 95
5/16–18 23 - 200
Plug-Oil Pan Drain 34 25 -
Plug-Oil Pressure Relief Valve 34 25 -
Bolts-Oil Pump Cover 23 - 200
Oil Pump Pick-up Tube
Bolt 1/4–20 11 - 95
Nut 5/16–18 23 - 200

DESCRIPTION Nꞏm Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Oil Filter18 - 160
Oil Pressure Sensor 8.5 - 75
Oil Temperature Sensor 8.5 - 75
Bolts-Power Steering Pump Mounting 23 - 200
Bolts-Rear Crankshaft Seal Retainer 11 - 95
Bolts-Rocker Arm 35 26 -
Spark Plugs27 20 -
Bolts-Starter Mounting 41 30 -
Bolts-Throttle Body 11 - 95
Bolts-Timing Chain Cover 23 - 200
Bolts-Water Pump Mounting 11 - 95