2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Service and Repair Manual

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2006 Dodge Ram 3500 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Laramie Cab & Chassis 4-Door
  • Sport Cab & Chassis 2-Door
  • SLT Cab & Chassis 4-Door
  • Sport Cab & Chassis 4-Door
  • Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • SLT Cab & Chassis 2-Door
  • Laramie Cab & Chassis 2-Door
  • ST Cab & Chassis 4-Door
  • Laramie Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • SLT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • ST Cab & Chassis 2-Door
  • Laramie Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 5.7L 345Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 5.9L 359Cu. In. l6 DIESEL OHV Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V35200024/05/2016Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain mode

Consequence

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will no

NHTSA #06V07300009/03/2006Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TRUCKS M

Consequence

WITHOUT THESE LAMPS, OTHER VEHICLE OPERATORS MAY NOT DETECT THE INCREASED WIDTH OF THE VEHICLE WHICH

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAB CLEARANCE LIGHTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNE

NHTSA #06V03800009/02/2006Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, AND THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE WEEK OF JULY 17, 2006.

NHTSA #13V52800006/11/2013Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Meg

Consequence

A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a

Remedy

Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chr

NHTSA #11V35000006/07/2011Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTUR

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WH

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS

NHTSA #10E01300003/05/2010Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

FABTECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS93001 AND FT44039, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE 2500 4WD, 3500 4WD, AND 1500 4WD MEGA CAB VEHICLES.

Consequence

STEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH

Remedy

FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS WILL INSPECT FOR DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM AND REPLA

NHTSA #07E00900001/02/2007Component: SUSPENSION

CERTAIN LKI ENTERPRISES, INC., BRAND NAME SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION, PITMAN ARMS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2007 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT DURI

Consequence

PITMAN ARM WEAR OR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRAS

Remedy

LKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007

TSB #11017451

LAMP - DOME

TSB #11010205

Plate - Planetary

TSB #10229256

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicl

TSB #10221686

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicl

TSB #10221097

Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage

TSB #10191455

Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.

TSB #10191460

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

TSB #10190584

GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003 f

Showing the 8 most recent of 45 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20111220Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY RESULTING IN ADDITIONAL INJURY $ 30,000 DAMAGE MOSTLY TO FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TR

20080812Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported2 injured

THE OTHER VEHICLE WENT LEFT OF CENTER AND HIT MY VEHICLE HEAD ON. NEITHER OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

20150420Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

I TOTALED MY DODGE 3500 I WAS DOING 37 MPH ON A MAIN ROAD AND DROVE INTO A BUNCH OF TREES. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY TRUCK IS SMASHED, SUSPENSION CAME OUT OF TRUCK, TIRE ROD SNAPPED IN HALF, RADIA

20190412Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported1 fatalities

A POSSIBLE MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION IN THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT/FRONT SUSPENSION POSSIBLY CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND CAUSE A FATALITY CRASH. *DT*JB*DT*JB*JB

20190412Component: SUSPENSIONCrash reported1 fatalities

A POSSIBLE MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION IN THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT/FRONT SUSPENSION POSSIBLY CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND CAUSE A FATALITY CRASH. *DT*JB*DT*JB*JB

Showing the 5 most serious of 349 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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