Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1418

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CAMSHAFT & BEARINGS (IN BLOCK) (Continued)
(26) Raise the tappets as follows, using the wooden
dowel rods (Fig. 88) provided with the Miller Tool Kit
8502 or Cummins tappet replacement tool kit
#3822513:
(a) Insert the slotted end of the dowel rod into
the tappet. The dowel rods for the rear two
cylinders will have to be cut for cowl panel
clearance. Press firmly to ensure that it is seated
in the tappet.
(b) Raise the dowel rod to bring the tappet to
the top of its travel, and wrap a rubber band
around the dowel rods (Fig. 88) to prevent the tap-
pets from dropping into the crankcase.
(c) Repeat this procedure for the remaining cyl-
inders.
(27) Verify that the camshaft timing marks are
aligned with the crankshaft and injection pump
marks (Fig. 89).
Fig. 88 Use Wooden Dowel Rods to Secure Tappets
(28) Remove the bolts from the thrust plate (Fig.
90).
CAUTION: When removing the camshaft and thrust
plate, grab the thrust plate to prevent it from falling
into the crankcase.
in Place
ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
Fig. 89 Timing Mark Alignment
Fig. 90 Thrust Plate Bolt Location
1 - CAMSHAFT GEAR
2 - THRUST PLATE
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