Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1224

14 -142 COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION—DIESEL ENGINE —
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FUEL TANK
Refer to the Fuel Tank section of this group for pro­
cedures.
FUEL TANK MODULE
Refer to Fuel Tank Module—Diesel Engine. This
can be found in the Fuel Delivery—Diesel Engine
section of this group.
FUEL TRANSFER PUMP
For operation of the fuel transfer pump primer but­
ton, refer to Fuel Transfer Pump in the Fuel Deliv­
ery—Diesel Engine section,of this group.
The fuel transfer pump is located on the left side of
the engine and above the starter motor (Fig. 52). The
mounting bracket/spacer for the fuel heater assembly
is located between the engine block and the fuel
transfer pump (Fig. 53). The fuel heater housing and
its bracket assembly must also be removed when re­
moving fuel pump.
FUELTEMPERATURE SENSOR
Fig, 52 Fuel Transfer Pump Location
PUMP REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect both negative battery cables at both
batteries.
(2) Remove starter motor. Refer to Group 8B for
procedures.
(3) Place a drain pan below the pump.
(4) Remove the fuel line fittings at the top of both
the fuel pump and fuel heater housing (Fig. 53).
(5) Remove the fuel hose clamps and rubber fuel
hose (fuel heater housing-to-fuel pump) (Fig. 53).
(6) Remove the two mounting bolts (Fig. 53).
(7) Remove the fuel pump and fuel heater assem­
bly from the engine as one unit.
PUMP INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the mating surfaces of the fuel heater
mounting bracket, the fuel pump and the engine
block of any gasket material.
(2) Position the new gaskets, the fuel heater hous­
ing mounting bracket and the fuel pump to the en­
gine.
(3) Install the two mounting bolts into the engine.
Tighten to 24 N-m (18 ft. lbs.) torque. As these bolts
are tightened, the plunger within the fuel pump
is being compressed. Tighten these two bolts al­
ternately to prevent damage to the fuel pump
housing.
(4) Install fuel line fittings to pump and fuel
heater. Tighten to 24 N-m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install starter motor. Refer to Group 8B for
procedures.
(6) Connect battery cables at both batteries.
(7) Bleed air from fuel system. Refer to the Air
Bleed Procedure at the beginning of this section of
the group.
HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL LINES
All high-pressure fuel lines are of the same length
and inside diameter. Correct high-pressure fuel line
usage and installation is critical to smooth engine op­
eration.
CAUTION: The high-pressure fuel lines must be
clamped securely in place in the holders. The lines
cannot contact each other or other components. Do
not attempt to weld high-pressure fuel lines or to
repair lines that are damaged. Only use the recom­
mended Sines when replacement of high-pressure
fuel line is necessary
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect both negative battery cables from
both batteries.
(2) Remove the nameplate/cover from the top of