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2006 Dodge RAM 2500 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Adjustments -> Adjustment -> Except FWD Models -> FWD Models -> Parking Brake -> Self-Adjusting Brakes -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Sport 5.9 L6 DIESEL
Service Brake
Except FWD Models
Self-Adjusting Brakes
These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that ensure correct lining to drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the brakes are applied as the vehicle is moving rearward.
Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is required when the brake shoes have been relined, replaced or when the length of the star wheel adjuster has been changed during some other service operation.
Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward range to halt reverse vehicle motion may prevent the aut...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 2005-06 Liberty w/2.4L & 3.7L Engines, 2005-06 Grand Cherokee, 1998-06 Durango, 1994-06 Dakota (Except 1994 2.5L), Ram Truck 1500-3500, Ram Van 1500-3500
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 5.7 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Sport 5.9 L6 DIESEL
Front
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Remove exhaust crossover pipe.
- Mark a line across axle companion flange, propeller shaft, flange yoke and transfer case for installation reference.
- Remove axle/transfer case companion flange bolts. Remove dust boot clamp from the C/V joint end of shaft if equipped.
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Align reference marks.
- Install NEW axle companion flange bolts, coated with Loctite 242, and torque front propeller shaft axle companion flange bolts to 85 ft. lbs.
- Torque front propeller sh...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 5.9 L6 DIESEL
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove nut and lockwasher securing starter motor to mounting stud on manual transmission clutch housing or automatic transmission torque converter housing.
- While supporting starter with one hand, remove upper mounting screw from starter.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission,slide transmission cooler tube bracket forward on tubes far enough for starter motor flange to be removed from lower mounting stud.
- On all models, move starter ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 TRX4 5.7 V8 GAS
This light monitors the AWD system. The light will turn on for a bulb check when the ignition switch is turned to the on position and may stay on for as long as three seconds. When the lamp is illuminated solid here is an A...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 5.7 V8 GAS
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Remove coolant overflow tank hose from radiator filler neck.
- Remove coolant overflow tank by pulling straight up.
- Unclip power steering hoses from fan shroud.
- Disconnect electrical connectors from windshield washer reservoir tank, then remove tank.
- Remove fan shroud mounting bolts, then pull up and ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS
- Remove air intake tube between intake manifold and air filter.
- Release belt tension by rotating tensioner counterclockwise with suitable wrench on tensioner pulley bolt.
- Rotate belt tensioner until belt can be removed from pull...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Instrument Panel Component Diagram for 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Laramie 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
Fuel System Compartment Diagram for 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Sport 5.9 L6 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Laramie 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2006 Dodge RAM 2500 TRX4 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - SAFETY RECALL J11 MOPAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 SLT 5.9 L6 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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Document: Heavy Duty Filtration - MOPOR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 SLT 5.9 L6 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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