2005–2008 Dodge Magnum Service Manual (P/N 81-270-06065)

• Built for the 2006 Dodge Magnum in SE, SXT, R/T, and SRT8 trim, with the applicable RWD or AWD procedures for the 2.7L EER, 3.5L EGG, 5.7L EZB HEMI/MDS, and 6.1L ESF SRT HEMI. The shared LX publication also carries 3.0L EXL turbo-diesel and export-market information.
• Engine diagnosis and internal repair ranges from compression, cylinder-leakage, and oil-leak testing through engine removal, cylinder-head and valve service, crankshaft and bearing work, piston and ring fitting, and lubrication-system repair. Timing coverage includes the 3.5L belt, the 2.7L/5.7L/6.1L chain systems, and 5.7L MDS diagnosis.
• 42RLE and NAG1 automatic transmission sections cover scan-tool fault isolation, hydraulic and air checks, removal and installation, torque converters, pumps, valve bodies and electrohydraulic controls, clutch packs, planetary geartrains, end-play and clearance adjustment, and post-repair verification.
• RWD and AWD driveline chapters document the MS140 transfer case, propeller shafts, half shafts, intermediate shaft, 175MM front axle, and 198RII/210RII rear axles. The shared LX material also includes the 215RII axle, along with differential, ring-and-pinion, bearing, seal, backlash, preload, and shim-selection work.
• Suspension, steering, and brake repair covers AWD/RWD hubs, knuckles, ball joints, control arms, shocks, the five-link rear suspension with standard and load-leveling shock configurations, SRT8-specific parts, four-wheel alignment, steering gear and pump service, and base, premium, ABS/ESP, SRT8 Brembo, and drum-in-hat parking brakes. Hydraulic bleeding and inspection procedures are included.
• Electrical diagnosis goes well beyond a wiring appendix. CAN B/C communication faults, module DTC charts, scan-tool configuration and verification routines, complete circuit diagrams, connector pinouts, splice and ground locations, harness routing, and wire/terminal repair information are included.
• Body, HVAC, and reference sections cover Magnum wagon and liftgate repair, frame/crossmember and body-structure work, sealing, restraints, glass, interior trim, and air-conditioning diagnosis, refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging. System-specific torque tables, capacities, clearances, wear limits, alignment data, and electrical test values appear throughout the 9,528-page PDF.

Coverage and Configuration

This is the DaimlerChrysler factory service information for the 2006 LX model year, not a blanket 2005-2008 manual. Because the publication is shared across the LX platform, the PDF contains Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, sedan, wagon, police, export, and diesel sections alongside Dodge Magnum material. That shared content matters when a Magnum repair crosses into common chassis, drivetrain, electrical, or body systems, but this edition should be selected for a 2006 vehicle.

Workshop-Level Repair Information

The engine chapters are organized separately by powerplant and pair mechanical and performance diagnostic charts with removal, inspection, fitting, assembly, and verification procedures. They cover the work that distinguishes a true service manual from a maintenance guide: cylinder-head and valve repair, crankshaft and bearing fitting, piston and ring service, oil-pressure and leak diagnosis, and engine-specific timing work.

The transmission material identifies clutch elements and gear powerflow before moving into practical repair coverage. NAG1 air-checking, clutch clearance measurement, pump and electrohydraulic-unit work, plus 42RLE pressure diagnosis, solenoid/pressure-switch testing, valve-body service, and adaptive-control verification are documented. Axle chapters continue through differential disassembly and reassembly, pinion-depth setup, side-bearing preload, ring-gear backlash, and shim selection rather than stopping at unit replacement.

Lubrication, Diagrams, and Service Cautions

The lubrication and maintenance group identifies ATF+4 requirements, MS140 transfer-case lubricant, axle oils and capacities, DOT 3 brake fluid, power-steering fluid, engine-specific oil viscosities, and HOAT coolant requirements. Chassis and body tables also address steering linkage, propeller-shaft/yoke and wheel-bearing applications, hinges, latches, seat tracks, and lock cylinders, while the suspension chapter identifies sealed-for-life ball joints. Hoisting points, remote-terminal jump-starting, maintenance schedules, and towing methods are included. The manual warns that incorrect transmission fluid can cause clutch chatter and that incompatible coolant mixing can reduce corrosion protection and damage the engine.

Factory tool callouts include Ball Joint Remover/Installer 9320, Ball Stud Remover 9360, Shock Nut Wrench 9362, rear-suspension sleeve sets 9361/9361-UPD, and spring compressor W-7200.

Representative illustrations include the AWD and RWD Front Suspension layouts, 175MM FIA Axle Section View, Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly, NAG1 Clutch Application Ports, 42RLE First Gear Powerflow, and wagon-specific Body Sealing Locations. Section 8W adds system circuit diagrams with connector, splice, ground, and harness-location views.

The manual flags several easy ways to create a second repair: grooved camber/caster adjustment bolts must be held stationary or the cradle and bushing “bat wings” can be damaged, and similar-looking AWD, RWD, and SRT8 suspension parts are not automatically interchangeable. The two-piece rear propeller shaft must also remain supported during removal; letting it hang can damage the couplers or center bearing and cause driveline vibration.

Use the specified hoist locations and properly rated support equipment. Coil-spring, brake-hydraulic, fuel, refrigerant, and restraint-system work requires the correct tools and the isolation procedures given in the manual.