RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
26. Raise the tappets as follows, using the wooden dowel rods (Fig. 88) provided with the Miller Tool Kit 8502 or Cummins tappet replacement tool
kit #3822513:
a. Insert the slotted end of the dowel rod into the tappet. The dowel rods for the rear two cylinders will have to be cut for cowl panel clearance.
Press firmly to ensure that it is seated in the tappet.
b. Raise the dowel rod to bring the tappet to the top of its travel, and wrap a rubber band around the dowel rods (Fig. 88) to prevent the tappets
from dropping into the crankcase.
c. Repeat this procedure for the remaining cylinders.
27. Verify that the camshaft timing marks are aligned with the crankshaft and injection pump marks (Fig. 89).
