RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
8. Crank the engine for 30 seconds at a time to allow air trapped in the injection pump to vent out the drain manifold.
WARNING:
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THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP SUPPLIES EXTREMELY HIGH FUEL PRESSURE TO EACH INDIVIDUAL INJECTOR
THROUGH THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINES. FUEL UNDER THIS AMOUNT OF PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN AND
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES AND ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND AVOID
CONTACT WITH FUEL SPRAY WHEN BLEEDING HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL LINES.
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ENGINE MAY START WHILE CRANKING STARTER MOTOR.
Engine may start, may run erratically and be very noisy for a few minutes. This is a normal condition.
9. Thoroughly clean area around injector fittings where they join injector connector tubes.
Fig. 36 Bleeding High-Pressure Fuel Lines At Injectors
10. Bleed air by loosening high-pressure fuel line fittings (Fig. 36) at cylinders number 3, 4 and 5.
11. Continue bleeding injectors until engine runs smoothly. It may take a few minutes for engine to run smooth.
12. Tighten fuel line(s) at injector(s) to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.) torque.
