2006–2008 Dodge Charger SE, SXT, R/T, and SRT8 Service Manual

This PDF set centers on the 2006 LX Service Manual for the Dodge Charger. It also contains an earlier LX service volume, two 2007 Charger owner’s manuals, and ten supplemental 2007 service extracts. The repair sections are suited to technicians and experienced owners equipped for scan-tool diagnostics and the specified shop tools.

• The 2006 engine chapters cover the 2.7L DOHC, 3.5L, 5.7L HEMI with Multi-Displacement System, and 6.1L SRT8. They include mechanical and electrical diagnosis, compression and cylinder-leakage tests, engine removal, cylinder-head service, and timing-drive repair.
• 42RLE and NAG1 transmission sections go beyond fluid service. They cover fault isolation, removal, internal disassembly and assembly, clutch checks, and operational testing. The NAG1 material also addresses scan-tool TCM adaptation after transmission repair or replacement.
• Front-suspension procedures address hub-and-bearing units, knuckles, ball joints, control arms, shock assemblies, and wheel alignment. The manual identifies the SRT8 front knuckle separately from the standard RWD part.
• Differential and driveline chapters distinguish the 198RII, 210RII, and 215RII rear axles. They cover axle teardown, gear and bearing inspection, pinion setup, half shafts, and propeller-shaft couplers.
• Brake coverage includes base and SRT8 service, caliper work, and bleeding. Separate MK25 and MK25E ABS/ESP information reflects early- and later-launch systems, with wheel-speed-sensor diagnosis and scan-tool ABS bleeding.
• Section 8W Wiring provides power-distribution, fuel/ignition, ABS, and air-conditioning/heater diagrams, along with connector pin-outs and connector, ground, and splice locations for circuit tracing.

Check the year and drivetrain

The 2006 service manual identifies the Charger in its RWD vehicle line. Its 175 FIA front-axle and MS140 transfer-case repair chapters serve other AWD LX configurations; their presence does not make them 2006 Charger AWD procedures. The 2005 service volume covers the earlier LX platform and predates the Charger listing.

The 2007 Charger and Charger SRT8 owner’s manuals cover operation, maintenance schedules, fluids, and owner checks. The standard Charger volume discusses AWD where equipped. These books do not provide a complete 2007 Charger workshop repair manual, and the set contains no 2008 Charger volume.

The ten additional extracts are headed “2007 Chrysler 300 SRT-8” and bear Mitchell Repair Information identification. Several engine-system chapters are labeled for the 300, Charger, and Magnum, while the wiring diagrams and trouble-code index are titled for the Chrysler 300. They add 6.1L engine, fuel, cooling, starting, charging, ignition, and exhaust material, but are not a complete 2007 Charger factory service manual.

Shop data and repair cautions

The 2006 service volume supplies component-specific torque tables, fluid capacities, inspection limits, differential setup data, and electrical test information. Its labeled illustrations include the 175MM FIA Axle Section View and 175MM FIA Front Axle Exploded View. Specified tools include Ball Joint Remover/Installer 9320, NAG1 Dipstick 9336, and Engine Lifting Fixture 8342A.

Two cautions matter during major repair work: turning a grooved front-control-arm alignment bolt can damage the bushing or engine cradle, and overlong NAG1 torque-converter mounting bolts can damage the converter’s internal clutch surface. Always ensure the vehicle is properly secured on weight-rated jack stands and wear protective equipment when working under the chassis.

PDF page breakdown: 2006 LX Service Manual, 9,528 pages; 2005 LX Service Information, 7,289; 2007 Charger Owner’s Manual, 384; 2007 Charger SRT8 Owner’s Manual, 352; ten Mitchell service extracts, 1,591. Total: 19,144 pages.