Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 862

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5.9L (DIESEL) ENGINE i - 141
Fig. 4 insert installation Tool into Tappet
Fig. 5 Pull Tappet/Tool into Position
tappet bore (due to the webbing of the block). I f this
occurs, pull the trough out enough to allow the tap­
pet to drop down and align itself. Now pull the tap­
pet up into the bore carefully.
(9) After the tappet has been pulled up into posi­
tion, slide the trough back into the cam bore and ro­
tate i t 1/2 turn. This will position the round side of
the trough up, which will hold the tappet i n place.
(10) Remove the installation tool from the tappet.
(11) Install a wooden dowel into the top of the tap­
pet and secure i t with a rubber band.
(12) Repeat this process until all tappets have
been installed.
(13) Install the camshaft.
CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the following parts:
• Valve covers
• Rocker lever assemblies
• Push rods
• Drive belt
• Fan hub assembly
• Vibration damper
• Gear housing cover
• Lift pump
(2) Insert the dowels through the push tube holes
and into the top of each tappet. When properly in­
stalled, the dowels can be used to pull the tappets up
(Fig. 6).
(3) Pull the tappets up and wrap a rubber band
around the top of the dowel rods (Fig. 6). This will
prevent the tappets from dropping down.
DOWEL TOOL
Fig. 6 Holding Tappets in Place (Cummins Tool
3822513)
(4) Rotate the crankshaft to align the crankshaft to
camshaft timing marks (Fig. 7).
(5) Remove the bolts from the thrust plate (Fig. 8)
(6) Remove the camshaft, gear and thrust plate.
INSPECTION
Inspect the lift pump lobe, valve lobes and bearing
journals for wear, cracking, pitting and other dam­
age.
Clean the camshaft and gear with solvent and a
lint free cloth.