RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1999)
4. Raise dowel rod (disengage from tappet) and allow tappet to fall into trough.
5. Carefully remove trough (do not rotate) and tappet. If the tappet is not being replaced, mark it so it can be installed in its original location.
6. Re-install trough and repeat procedure on remaining tappets.
CLEANING
Clean tappet with a suitable solvent. Rinse in hot water and blow dry with a clean shop rag or compressed air.
INSPECTION
1. Visually inspect the tappet the tappet socket, stem, and face for excessive wear, cracks, or obvious damage.
Tappet Inspection
2. Measure the tappet stem diameter. Replace the tappet if it falls below the minimum size.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert the trough the full length of the camshaft bore. Again, make sure the cap end goes in first and the open side faces up (towards tappets).
Insert Installation Tool Through Push Rod Hole
2. Lower the tappet installation tool through the push rod hole and into the trough.
