RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007)
25. Raise the tappets as follows, using the wooden dowel rods provided with the Miller Tool Kit 8502.
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 to prevent the tappets from
dropping into the crankcase.
c. Repeat this procedure for the remaining cylinders.
26. Verify that the camshaft timing marks are aligned with the crankshaft mark.
27. Remove the bolts from the thrust plate.
28. Remove engine mount through bolts.
29. Install engine support fixture special tool #8534, and steel bracket/wing nut special tool #8534A.
30. Raise engine enough to allow camshaft removal.
31. Remove the camshaft, gear and thrust plate.
Camshaft - Installation
CAMSHAFT