Tappet(S), Valve: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the camshaft. Refer to REMOVAL . NOTE:
This procedure requires use of Miller Tool (special tool #8502, Remover/Installer) Tappet Replacement Kit.
- Insert the trough (1) (provided with tool kit) the full length of the camshaft bore. Make sure the cap end goes in first and the open side faces up (towards tappets).
- Remove only one tappet at a time.
Remove the rubber band from one cylinder pair and attach tappet dowel not being removed to the next cylinder pair.
- Raise the dowel rod (disengage from tappet) and allow tappet to fall into trough.
- Carefully remove the trough (do not rotate)
and tappet. If the tappet is not being replaced, mark it so it can be installed in its original location.
- Re-install the trough (1) and repeat procedure on remaining tappets.