RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 11-08-98
Date: 980925
Turbocharger Wastegate - Low Engine Power
NO: 11-08-98
GROUP: Exhaust
DATE: Sep. 25, 1998
SUBJECT:
Turbo Diesel Wastegate Actuator Repair Kit
MODELS:
1994 - 1998 (BR/BE) Ram Truck
NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE.
DISCUSSION:
A new kit has been released that will allow technicians to repair turbochargers with failed wastegate actuators. Wastegate actuators that have failed can
cause low power complaints or noise complaints from air escaping out of the actuator.
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
Remove the air supply (signal) line from the wastegate actuator (Figure 1).
2.
Install a regulated air supply to the actuator (Figure 2).
3.
Spray the actuator assembly with a soap solution and apply regulated shop air not exceeding 310 KPa (45 psi) to the actuator.
