Base Engine Components
DODGETurbo Diesel
in-Chassis Repairs
Page9F-35
Camshaft, Gear and Tappet - Replacement
Preparatory Steps:
• Remove the valver covers
- Remove rocker lever assemblies
- Remove the push rods
- Remove the drive belt
> Remove fen hub assembly
• Remove the vibration damper
- Remove the gear cover
- Remove the lift pump
Camshaft Removal
Camshaft Removal Service Tool, Plastic Hammer
Insert the dowels through the push tube holes and into the top
of each tappet securely. When properly installed, the dowels
can be used to pull the tappets up am] should not be able to be
pulled out without considerable effort.
Pull the tappets up and wrap a rubber band around the top of (g
the dowel rods. This will prevent the tappets from dropping
down.
Rotate the crankshaft to align the crankshaft to camshaft timing
marks.