Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1428

BR/BE
SOLID LIFTERS/TAPPETS (Continued)
(3) Remove only one tappet at a time. Remove
rubber band from one cylinder pair and attach tappet
dowel not being removed to the next cylinder pair
(Fig. 116).
(4) Raise dowel rod (disengage from tappet) and
allow tappet to fall into trough (Fig. 117).
(5) Carefully remove trough (do not rotate) and
tappet. If the tappet is not being replaced, mark it so
it can be installed in its original location.
(6) Re-install trough and repeat procedure on
remaining tappets.
Fig. 116 Secure Dowel/Tappet to Adjacent Cylinder
Fig. 117 Lift Dowel Rod to Disengage from Tappet
CLEANING
Clean tappet with a suitable solvent. Rinse in hot
water and blow dry with a clean shop rag or com-
pressed air.
INSPECTION
(1) Visually inspect the tappet the tappet socket,
stem, and face for excessive wear, cracks, or obvious
damage (Fig. 118).
(2) Measure the tappet stem diameter. Replace the
tappet if it falls below the minimum size (Fig. 118).
ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
Fig. 118 Tappet Inspection
TAPPET STEM DIAMETER
15.925 mm (0.627 in.) MIN.
15.977 mm (0.629 in.) MAX.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert the trough the full length of the cam-
shaft bore (Fig. 115). Again, make sure the cap end
goes in first and the open side faces up (towards tap-
pets).
(2) Lower the tappet installation tool through the
push rod hole (Fig. 119) and into the trough.
Fig. 119 Insert Installation Tool through Push Rod
(3) Retrieve the tappet installation tool using the
hooked rod provided with the tool kit (Fig. 120).
(4) Lubricate the tappet with clean engine oil or
suitable equivalent and install the tappet to the
installation tool (Fig. 121).
(5) Pull the tappet up and into position (Fig. 121).
If difficulty is experienced getting the tappet to make
the turn into the tappet bore, wiggle the trough
while gently pulling up on the tappet.
(6) With the tappet in place, rotate the trough one
half turn so the open side is down (toward crank-
shaft) (Fig. 122).
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