The aFe 46-60068 wastegate-control component is for the specified 1998.5-2007 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L turbo-diesel with documented transmission and factory-turbo configuration application. Street Series hard-coated black stamped-steel pneumatic actuator with adjustable rod/end link and locking jam nut; current primary describes heavier spring and larger diaphragm.
| Years | Make | Model | Trim / required engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-2007 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | Verify engine; 1998.5-2007 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L turbo-diesel with documented transmission and factory-turbo configuration |
| 1998-2007 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | Verify engine; 1998.5-2007 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L turbo-diesel with documented transmission and factory-turbo configuration |
46-60068: The current listing headline and April 2025 own-part manual explicitly cover 1998.5-2007, while the listing's older description still says 1998.5-2002. The two original model groups are extended through 2007 using that exact current document, not from another actuator. Transmission conditions are explicit: 1998.5-1999 automatic or manual; 2000-2002 MANUAL ONLY; 2003-2007 automatic or manual, always the 5.9L turbo-diesel. The 1998 year row remains conditional on the actual midyear turbo. Original Base pseudo-labels become model-level rows; transmission and engine are not invented as trims. Broad YMM cannot encode these conditions and is not blanket approval of an automatic 2000-2002 truck, a 6.7L 2007 truck or a different turbo.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 46-60068 |
| Component / engine | Pneumatic turbocharger wastegate actuator / 1998.5-2007 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L turbo-diesel with documented transmission and factory-turbo configuration |
| Construction | Street Series hard-coated black stamped-steel pneumatic actuator with adjustable rod/end link and locking jam nut; current primary describes heavier spring and larger diaphragm. |
| Connections | Install the matching 3/16-inch-ID signal hose between actuator and compressor-housing port and secure its two ends with supplied mini clamps. The threaded rod end attaches to the original wastegate-arm pin with its retained E-clip. Match actual barb/linkage geometry and keep the hose away from heat or rubbing. |
| Fluid service | No fluid circuit is opened by the documented actuator-only operation and no fill quantity is given. Verify retained E-clip, locked jam nut, both clamped hose ends, free linkage motion and matching factory control/calibration requirements. No fixed on-road boost target or mileage recheck interval is established. |
| Tightening | The exact sheet supplies no numerical mounting-nut or jam-nut torque; its 10 mm socket size is a tool dimension. Use matching factory/boxed-hardware tightening instructions rather than a different actuator or pipe-clamp torque. |
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Street Series hard-coated black stamped-steel pneumatic actuator with adjustable rod/end link and locking jam nut; current primary describes heavier spring and larger diaphragm. Engine requirement: 1998.5-2007 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L turbo-diesel with documented transmission and factory-turbo configuration.
Which applications are supported?The current listing headline and April 2025 own-part manual explicitly cover 1998.5-2007, while the listing's older description still says 1998.5-2002. The two original model groups are extended through 2007 using that exact current document, not from another actuator. Transmission conditions are explicit: 1998.5-1999 automatic or manual; 2000-2002 MANUAL ONLY; 2003-2007 automatic or manual, always the 5.9L turbo-diesel. The 1998 year row remains conditional on the actual midyear turbo. Original Base pseudo-labels become model-level rows; transmission and engine are not invented as trims. Broad YMM cannot encode these conditions and is not blanket approval of an automatic 2000-2002 truck, a 6.7L 2007 truck or a different turbo.
Which components and hardware are included?One actuator, two mini clamps, seven inches of 3/16-inch-ID signal hose, two M6 lockwashers and two M6 nuts as printed in the April 2025 exact manual. Reuse original wastegate-arm E-clip. No complete turbocharger, boost-control solenoid, air filter, charge-pipe coupler or fluid is established as included.
Which pneumatic and linkage connections are required?Install the matching 3/16-inch-ID signal hose between actuator and compressor-housing port and secure its two ends with supplied mini clamps. The threaded rod end attaches to the original wastegate-arm pin with its retained E-clip. Match actual barb/linkage geometry and keep the hose away from heat or rubbing.
What operation and fluid checks apply?No fluid circuit is opened by the documented actuator-only operation and no fill quantity is given. Verify retained E-clip, locked jam nut, both clamped hose ends, free linkage motion and matching factory control/calibration requirements. No fixed on-road boost target or mileage recheck interval is established.
What tightening values apply?The exact sheet supplies no numerical mounting-nut or jam-nut torque; its 10 mm socket size is a tool dimension. Use matching factory/boxed-hardware tightening instructions rather than a different actuator or pipe-clamp torque.
Which fitting, mount and access steps matter?Cool the vehicle and have a qualified installer identify transmission, turbo and actuator revision. Remove original two nuts, retained arm E-clip and hose/clamps, then remove actuator. Mount replacement using the supplied lockwashers/nuts; its pneumatic line is not an oil/coolant line.
What clearance and recheck steps matter?The April 2025 exact manual describes a starting point where the end link just engages the arm pin, then one clockwise link rotation associated with approximately 40 psi actuator opening pressure. It limits installation compressed air to 50 psi maximum while positioning the rod. Those actuator-service values are not an approved engine manifold-boost target, a 20-60 psi guarantee or permission to defeat factory control limits. Cool completely and identify the correct factory turbo, transmission and exact April 2025 boxed-actuator instructions. A qualified installer should remove original mounting nuts, retained E-clip and hose/clamps, remove actuator and mount replacement with supplied M6 lockwashers/nuts. Follow the exact sheet's linkage starting point and one-turn setup only for that matching revision, locking the jam nut. Fit supplied 3/16-inch-ID hose with a mini clamp, use regulated installation air not above the specified 50 psi maximum to position the rod as directed, refit retained E-clip, then connect/clamp the other hose end at compressor housing. Verify hose/linkage retention and actual calibrated opening behavior. Confirm the manual-only 2000-2002 condition and 1998.5 cutoff; no on-road pressure increase is recommended.
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Cool completely and identify the correct factory turbo, transmission and exact April 2025 boxed-actuator instructions. A qualified installer should remove original mounting nuts, retained E-clip and hose/clamps, remove actuator and mount replacement with supplied M6 lockwashers/nuts. Follow the exact sheet's linkage starting point and one-turn setup only for that matching revision, locking the jam nut. Fit supplied 3/16-inch-ID hose with a mini clamp, use regulated installation air not above the specified 50 psi maximum to position the rod as directed, refit retained E-clip, then connect/clamp the other hose end at compressor housing. Verify hose/linkage retention and actual calibrated opening behavior. Confirm the manual-only 2000-2002 condition and 1998.5 cutoff; no on-road pressure increase is recommended.
Cool the vehicle and have a qualified installer identify transmission, turbo and actuator revision. Remove original two nuts, retained arm E-clip and hose/clamps, then remove actuator. Mount replacement using the supplied lockwashers/nuts; its pneumatic line is not an oil/coolant line.
The exact sheet supplies no numerical mounting-nut or jam-nut torque; its 10 mm socket size is a tool dimension. Use matching factory/boxed-hardware tightening instructions rather than a different actuator or pipe-clamp torque.
No fluid circuit is opened by the documented actuator-only operation and no fill quantity is given. Verify retained E-clip, locked jam nut, both clamped hose ends, free linkage motion and matching factory control/calibration requirements. No fixed on-road boost target or mileage recheck interval is established.
46-60068: The April 2025 exact manual describes a starting point where the end link just engages the arm pin, then one clockwise link rotation associated with approximately 40 psi actuator opening pressure. It limits installation compressed air to 50 psi maximum while positioning the rod. Those actuator-service values are not an approved engine manifold-boost target, a 20-60 psi guarantee or permission to defeat factory control limits.
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