RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1998)
Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the camshaft.
Tappet Removal Using A Trough
2. Insert a trough the full length of the cam bore. Cummins Tappet Changing Tool 3822513 is available for this job.
3. Make sure the trough is positioned so it will catch the tappet when the wooden dowel is removed.
4. Identify the location of each tappet as it is removed. The tappets must be installed in their original locations.
5. Only remove one tappet at a time. Remove the rubber band from the two companion tappets, securing the tappet not to be removed with the rubber
band.
6. Pull the wooden dowel from the tappet bore allowing the tappet to fall into the trough.
7. Normally the tappet will fall over when it drops into the trough. Use a flashlight to determine this. If the tappet does not fall over, shake the trough
gently to get it to do so.
8. Special care should be taken, when removing the No.6 cylinder tappets. DO NOT knock or shake the tappet over the end barrier of the trough.
9. Carefully pull the trough and tappet from the cam bore and remove the tappet. Repeat the process until all tappets are removed.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert the trough the full length of the cam bore.
Tappet Installation Tool
2. Feed the installation tool down the tappet bore and into the trough.
3. Feed the installation tool cord through the cam bores. Carefully pull the trough and installation tool out the front. The barrier at the rear of the
trough will assure the tool will be pulled out with it.
4. Lubricate the tappets with Lubriplate 105, or equivalent.
