RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007)
Fuel Injector: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Inspect fuel injector :
a. Look for burrs on injector inlet.
b. Check nozzle holes for hole erosion or plugging.
c. Inspect end of nozzle for burrs or rough machine marks.
d. Look for cracks at nozzle end.
e. If any of these conditions occur, replace injector.
2. Record six-digit alphanumeric correction code located on the side of injector.
3. Inspect high-pressure fuel injector connector for :
a. Damaged tip.
b. Loose of missing alignment pin.
c. Cut or missing O-ring.
4. Thoroughly clean fuel injector cylinder head bore. Blow out bore hole with compressed air.
5. The bottom of fuel injector is sealed to cylinder head bore with a copper sealing washer (shim) (1) of a certain thickness. A new shim (1) with
correct thickness must always be re-installed after removing injector. Measure thickness of injector shim (1). Shim Thickness: 1.5 mm (0.060
inch)
6. Install new shim (1) (washer) to bottom of injector. Apply light coating of clean engine oil to washer. This will keep washer in place during
installation.
7. Install new O-ring to fuel injector. Apply small amount of clean engine oil to O-ring and injector bore.
