RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
Fuel Return Line: Service and Repair
Fuel Drain Manifold Replacement
REMOVAL
The fuel drain manifold (line) connects a fuel return passage within the cylinder head to a "T" fitting on the fuel return line. It is located at the rear of
the cylinder head.
1. Disconnect both negative battery cables at both batteries.
2. Remove starter motor.
Fig. 63 Fuel Return Line At Rear Of Cylinder Head
3. Disconnect fitting at "T" (Fig. 63).
4. Remove banjo bolt at rear of cylinder head. Discard old sealing washers.
5. Remove fuel line from vehicle.
6. Clean connection at rear of cylinder head before line installation.
INSTALLATION
The fuel drain manifold (line) connects a fuel return passage within the cylinder head to a "T" fitting on the fuel return line. It is located at the rear of
the cylinder head. Servicing fuel return components will not require air bleeding.
1. Using new sealing washers, assemble banjo bolt to fuel line.
2. Position line to engine and loosely tighten fasteners.
3. Tighten banjo bolt to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Tighten fitting at "T" to 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Install starter motor.
6. Connect both negative battery cables at both batteries.
