Dodge Viper SRT-10 (ZB). Manual - part 168

(24) Disconnect exhaust system at left and right

exhaust manifolds. Do not reuse V-band clamps.

(25) Remove left and right catalytic converter sup-

port hanger bracket bolts (Fig. 7). Position catalytic
converters away from manifolds.

(26) Disconnect starter electrical connections.
(27) Remove lower radiator hose.
(28) Remove fasteners securing A/C line to oil pan.
(29) Using Special Tool 9005, disconnect oil cooler

lines (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL
COOLER & LINES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
For Special Tool identification, (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
- SPECIAL TOOLS).

(30) For reassembly purposes, mark orientation of

drive shaft. Remove drive shaft.

(31) Using Special Tool 6638, disconnect hydraulic

clutch line quick connector at the transmission bell
housing. For Special Tool identification, (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS).

(32) Disconnect transmission electrical connectors.
(33) Support transmission with suitable jack.
(34) Raise the engine/transmission slightly with

jack. Remove transmission crossmember and mount
(Fig. 8).

(35) Lower transmission jack to gain access to

transmission to bellhousing bolts. Remove transmis-
sion to bell housing bolts (Fig. 9).

(36) Remove transmission.

(37) Disconnect

ground

strap

from

right

side

engine mount.

Fig. 7 Catalytic Converter Support Hanger Bracket

1 - BOLTS

Fig. 8 Transmission Crossmember

1 - TRANSMISSION MOUNT
2 - CROSSMEMBER

Fig. 9 Transmission Bolts

1 - TRANSMISSION TO TOP OF ENGINE
2 - 7/16 BOLTS AND WASHERS
3 - TRANSMISSION TO OIL PAN

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ENGINE

ENGINE - 8.3L (Continued)

(38) Remove left and right engine mount to frame

nuts (Fig. 10).

(39) Lower vehicle.
(40) Install Special Tool 9057 - Engine Lifting

Bracket to right rear cylinder head boss (Fig. 11) and
(Fig. 12).

(41) Install Special Tool 9057 - Engine Lifting

Bracket to left front cylinder head boss (Fig. 11) and
(Fig. 13).

Fig. 11 Engine Lift Bracket Installation

1 - CYLINDER HEAD BOSS
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 9057

Fig. 12 Engine Lift Bracket - Right Rear

1 - SPECIAL TOOL 9057

Fig. 13 Engine Lift Bracket - Left Front

1 - SPECIAL TOOL 9057

Fig. 10 Engine Mount to Frame Nuts

1 - ENGINE MOUNT STUD
2 - NUT

ENGINE

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ENGINE - 8.3L (Continued)

(42) Attach an appropriate chain to engine lifting

brackets. Remove engine with an engine hoist (Fig.
14).

INSTALLATION - ENGINE ASSEMBLY

(1) Attach engine hoist and lower the engine into

engine compartment (Fig. 14).

(2) Align left and right engine mounts and install

mounting nuts (Fig. 10). Tighten nuts to 102 N·m (75
ft. lbs.).

(3) Remove engine hoist and engine lifting brack-

ets/chain.

(4) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(5) Connect ground strap to right side engine

mount.

(6) Install transmission.
(7) Slide transmission back into the clutch and

seat against the bell housing.

(8) Install transmission bolts (Fig. 9) and tighten

bolts to:

• 7/16 Transmission bolts and washers - 68 N·m

(50 ft. lbs.)

• Transmission to top of engine - 41 N·m (30 ft.

lbs.)

• Transmission to oil pan - 30 N·m (22 ft. lbs.)
(9) Install transmission mount and crossmember

(Fig. 8).

(10) Connect transmission electrical connectors.
(11) Connect hydraulic clutch line.
(12) Install drive shaft.

(13) Connect oil cooler lines (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/

LUBRICATION/OIL COOLER & LINES - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).

(14) Install fasteners securing A/C line to oil pan.
(15) Install lower radiator hose.
(16) Connect starter electrical connections.
(17) Connect exhaust system at left and right

exhaust

manifolds

using

NEW

V-Band

clamps.

Tighten V-Band clamps to 11 N·m (100 in. lbs.).

(18) Install left and right catalytic converter sup-

port hanger bracket bolts (Fig. 7). Torque bolts to 28
N·m (250 in. lbs.).

(19) Install under body stone shields.
(20) Lower vehicle.
(21) Install left and right side sill panels (Refer to

23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/ROCKER PANEL COVER -
INSTALLATION) (Fig. 6).

(22) Install gear shift lever and gear shifter trim

bezel.

(23) Connect A/C clutch electrical connector.
(24) Connect A/C lines to A/C compressor.
(25) Connect fuel line and accelerator cable.
(26) Connect brake booster vacuum hose. Connect

evaporative emission hoses.

(27) Connect PCM connectors and ground wire at

left side frame rail.

(28) Connect coolant bottle inlet hose to thermo-

stat housing.

(29) Connect heater hoses to engine.
(30) Install and connect generator.
(31) Install power steering pump.
(32) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -

COOLING/ACCESSORY

DRIVE/DRIVE

BELT

INSTALLATION).

(33) Install upper radiator hose.
(34) Install front strut tower to tower brace (Refer

to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT STRUT TOWER
TO TOWER BRACE - INSTALLATION) (Fig. 5).

(35) Install cowl cover (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-

RIOR/COWL COVER - INSTALLATION).

(36) Install windshield wiper arms (Refer to 8 -

ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS -
INSTALLATION).

(37) Evacuate and recharge air conditioning sys-

tem (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT

STANDARD

PROCEDURE).

(38) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/

ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE - FILLING
COOLING SYSTEM).

(39) Install NEW oil filter.
(40) Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to cor-

rect level (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTE-
NANCE/FLUID TYPES - SPECIFICATIONS).

Fig. 14 Engine Removal/Installation

1 - SUITABLE LIFTING CHAIN
2 - SPECIAL TOOLS 9057 (ENGINE LIFT BRACKETS)

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ENGINE

ENGINE - 8.3L (Continued)

(41) Install air cleaner housing assembly, connect

throttle body air inlet hose (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - INSTALLATION).

(42) Install hood (Refer to 23 - BODY/HOOD/

HOOD - INSTALLATION).

(43) Connect negative battery cable. Install battery

cover. Close trunk lid.

(44) Start engine and run until operating temper-

ature is reached.

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

Type

90° V-10

Number of Cyl-
inders

Firing Order

1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2

Compression
Ratio

9.6:1

Brake Horse-
power

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.

CYLINDER BLOCK

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

Metric

Standard

Cylinder Bore

Diameter

102.356-

102.368 mm

4.02975-

4.03025 in.

Out of Round

(Max.)

0.051 mm

0.002 in.

Taper (Max.)

0.038 mm

0.0015 in.

Tappet Bore

Diameter

22.974-22.992

0.9045-0.9052

in.

Block Length

693.7 mm

27.310 in.

Block Height

240.8 mm

9.48 in.

CRANKSHAFT

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

Metric

Standard

Connecting Rod

Journal Diame-

ter

53.990-54.008

2.1256-2.1263

in.

Out-of-Round

(Max.)

0.013 mm

0.0005 in.

Taper (Max.)

0.013 mm

0.0005 in

End Play

0.051-0.178

0.002-0.007 in.

Desired

0.13 mm

0.005 in.

Wear Limit

0.254 mm

0.010 in.

Main Bearing

Clearance 1-6

0.025-0.051

0.001-0.002 in.

Wear Limit

0.076 mm

0.003 in.

MAIN BEARING JOURNALS

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

Metric

Standard

Diameter-High

76.233-76.246

3.0013-3.0018

in.

Diameter-Low

76.220-76.223

3.0008-3.0013

in.

Out of Round

(Max.)

0.013 mm

0.0005 in

ENGINE

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ENGINE - 8.3L (Continued)

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