Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1326

14 • 92 FUEL SYSTEM BR
SERVICE PROCEDURES
( C o n t i n u e d )
(30) Lubricate the threads and clamping surface of
the delivery valve holder with a few drops of S A E 90
hypoid gear oil. Do not lubricate the metal deliv­
ery valve washer or its seating area.
(31) Install the delivery valve holder assembly tak­
ing care not to displace the delivery valve spring, fill
piece, or any shims (Fig. 63).
J9514-92
Fig, 68 Delivery Waive Holder
(32) Pre-tighten the delivery valve holder to 40
N-m (29 lb. ft.) torque (Fig. 64). Next, in one motion,
tighten the holder to 115 N-m (85 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig.
64).
40 N°m
[29 FT-LBS]
Fig. 64 Tightening Delivery Waive Holder
(33) Install remaining engine components removed
during the timing process. Leave the injector end of
the #1 high-pressure fuel line loose to facilitate
bleeding the air out of the system.
WARNING: THE PRESSURE OF THE FUEL IN THE
LINE IS SUFFICIENT TO PENETRATE THE SKIN
AND CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM.
(34) Crank the engine until fuel is observed at the
#1 injector. Tighten the high-pressure line at the
injector. Start the engine and check for leaks.
THROTTLE LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT—DIESEL
ENGINE
The linkage rod (Fig. 65) connecting the throttle
lever to the fuel injection pump lever is adjustable.
CAUTION: Before adjusting the fuel injection pump
throttle linkage, verify that engine is set at correct
low idle speed. Refer to Idle Speed Adjustment.
This can be found in the Diesel Engine—General
Diagnosis section of this group.
(1) Verify low idle speed.
(2) Disconnect throttle cable socket from lever ball
stud on throttle lever (Fig. 66).
THROTTLE
LEVER
BALL
THROTTLE LEVER-TO-
INJECTION PUMP LEVER
LINKAGE ROD
THROTTLE
LEVER
THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSOR
LEFT-HAND-
THREADED
NUT
FLAT
RIGHT-HAND-
THREADED
NUT
J9414-67
Fig. 65 Diesel Throttle Lever Linkage Adjustment-
Typical
(3) Measure the distance between the center of the
lever ball and the rear face of the cable mounting
bracket (Fig. 67). Dimension should be 126.5 mm (5.0
inches.) I f not, proceed to following step.
(4) To prevent damage to ends of linkage, attach
locking-type pliers to the flat (Fig. 65) located on the
linkage rod before loosening locknuts.
(5) Loosen the right-hand-threaded nut (Fig. 65).
(6) Loosen the left-hand-threaded nut (Fig. 65).