Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 RAM 3500 HD and 2019 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
REMOVAL
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable(s). Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the right wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Cut the high temperature cable tie (3) securing the NOx sensor wire harness, turbocharger actuator wire harness, and the turbocharger speed sensor wire harness.
- Cut the high temperature cable wire tie (1) securing NOx wire harness, turbocharger actuator wire harness, and the turbocharger speed sensor wire harness to the oil drain tube.
- Carefully separate the clip (2) to allow access to the turbocharger speed sensor wire harness connector.
- Disconnect the speed sensor wire harness connector (4).
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Clean the area around the turbocharger speed sensor (2).CAUTION:
Do not use a screw driver or tool to pry sensor out of the turbocharger bearing housing. Damage to sensor may result. If sensor is damaged during removal, install a new sensor.
- Remove the bolt (1) and the turbocharger speed sensor (2).
- Remove the old O-ring and clean out the bore, being careful not to drop any debris in the hole.
INSTALLATION
- Inspect the turbocharger speed sensor O-ring for cuts or damage and replace if necessary.
- Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the turbocharger speed sensor O-ring.
- Install the turbocharger speed sensor (2) and tighten the bolt (1) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE
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- Route the turbo speed sensor wiring harness in the same configuration as removed.
- Connect the speed sensor wire harness connector (1).
- Attach the clip (2) in its original location to secure the turbo speed sensor wire harness connector.
- Position the NOx wire harness and the turbocharger speed sensor wire harness and close the retainer clip (1).
- Install a NEW high temperature cable tie (1) securing the NOx sensor wire harness and the turbocharger speed sensor wire harness to the oil drain tube.
- Install the right wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove support and lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable(s). Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .