Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1577

9 - 328 ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
SOLID LIFTERS/TAPPETS (Continued)
(4) Raise dowel rod (disengage from tappet) and
allow tappet to fall into trough (Fig. 81).
(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. 81 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. 82).
(2) Measure the tappet stem diameter. Replace the
tappet if it falls below the minimum size (Fig. 82).
Fig. 82 Tappet Inspection
TAPPET STEM DIAMETER
15.936 mm (0.627 in.) MIN.
15.977 mm (0.629 in.) MAX.
typical
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert the trough the full length of the cam-
shaft bore. Again, make sure the cap end goes in first
and the open side faces up (towards tappets).
(2) Lower the tappet installation tool through the
push rod hole (Fig. 83) and into the trough.
(3) Retrieve the tappet installation tool using the
hooked rod provided with the tool kit (Fig. 84).
Fig. 83 Insert Installation Tool through Push Rod
Hole - Typical
Fig. 84 Retrieve Tappet Installation Tool through
Cam Bore - Typical
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