RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
NOTE: This procedure requires use of Miller Tool 8502 Tappet Replacement Kit, or Cummins Tool Kit #3822513.
1. Remove camshaft.
2. Insert the trough (provided with tool kit) the full length of the camshaft bore (Fig. 115). Make sure the cap end goes in first and the open side faces
up (towards tappets).
3. Remove only one tappet at a time. Remove rubber band from one cylinder pair and attach tappet dowel not being removed to the next cylinder pair
(Fig. 116).
4. Raise dowel rod (disengage from tappet) and allow tappet to fall into trough (Fig. 117).
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.
