RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
11. Thread rod from Special Tool number 8318 (Fuel Injector Remover) into top of fuel injector (Fig. 21).
12. Tighten nut on 8318 tool to pull (remove) fuel injector from cylinder head.
13. Remove and discard old O-ring from fuel injector.
Fig. 22 Fuel Injector Sealing Washer (Shim) Location
14. Remove and discard copper sealing washer (shim) (Fig. 22) from bottom of injector. If copper sealing washer has remained in cylinder head, it
must be removed.
INSTALLATION
The fuel injectors are located in the top of the cylinder head between the intake/exhaust valves (Fig.18).
1. Inspect fuel injector.
a. If necessary, perform pressure test of injector. Refer to Fuel Injector Testing.
b. Look for burrs on injector inlet.
c. Check nozzle holes for hole erosion or plugging.
d. Inspect end of nozzle for burrs or rough machine marks.
e. Look for cracks at nozzle end.
f.
Check nozzle color for signs of overheating. Overheating will cause nozzle to turn a dark yellow/tan or blue (depending on overheating
temperature).
g. If any of these conditions occur, replace injector.
