RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1998)
NOTE:
DO NOT EXCEED 310 KPA (45 PSI).
4.
If an air leak can be heard or bubbles are seen exiting from the actuator, perform the Repair Procedure.
5.
If an air leak is not detected and the actuator rod does not move, remove the e-clip at the end of the actuator rod. Carefully disconnect the rod from
the crank arm and check the crank arm for free movement. If the crank arm is seized or does not move easily, replace the turbocharger assembly.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
05013666AA
Kit, Actuator 1996/1998 12 Valve Diesel (California Emissions Automatic/Manual)
1
05013667AA
Kit, Actuator 1995 (See Note) - 1996/1998 12 Valve Diesel (Federal Emissions Automatic)
1
05013668AA
Kit, Actuator 1996/1998 12 Valve Diesel (Federal Emissions Manual)
1
05013669AA
Kit, Actuator 1994 (All) - 1995 (See Note)
1
05013670AA
Kit, Actuator 199824 Valve Diesel (All)
NOTE:
TO DETERMINE CORRECT KIT USAGE FOR 1995 MODELS, VERIFY IF THE WASTEGATE ACTUATOR HAS A SHORT (APPROX 1
FT) TURBO-MOUNTED AIR SUPPLY (SIGNAL) LINE, OR IF IT HAS THE LONGER (APPROX 3 FT) ENGINE-MOUNTED AIR SUPPLY
LINE.
USE P/N 05013667AA FOR SHORT, TURBO-MOUNTED CONFIGURATIONS.
USE P/N 05013669AA FOR LONG, ENGINE-MOUNTED CONFIGURATIONS.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
09-44-05-90
0.8 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
Repair Procedure
This bulletin involves removing the failed wastegate actuator and replacing it with a new part.
NOTE:
THE NEW WASTEGATE ACTUATOR WILL BE PRESET WITH A SPACER AND JAM NUT (FIGURE 3). INSPECT THE JAM NUT PAINT
WITNESS MARK TO MAKE SURE THE SETTING HAS NOT CHANGED. IF THE SETTING HAS CHANGED, RETURN THE KIT FOR A
NEW ONE.
1.
Following service manual procedures remove the turbocharger from the vehicle.
2.
Remove the air supply hose from the actuator and connect regulated shop air to the actuator (Figure 2).
NOTE:
DO NOT APPLY MORE THAN 310 KPA (45 PSI) INTO THE ACTUATOR.
3.
Remove the e-clip that attaches the wastegate actuator end link to the turbocharger crank arm.