Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2001)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
The water pump can be removed and installed without discharging the air conditioning system (if equipped).
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Do not waste reusable coolant. If solution is clean, drain coolant into a clean container for reuse.
WARNING: CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS ARE USED ON MOST COOLING SYSTEM HOSES. WHEN REMOVING OR
INSTALLING, USE ONLY TOOLS DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THIS TYPE OF CLAMP, SUCH AS SPECIAL CLAMP TOOL
(NUMBER 6094). SNAP-ON CLAMP TOOL (NUMBER HPC-20) MAY BE USED FOR LARGER CLAMPS. ALWAYS WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING CONSTANT TENSION CLAMPS.
CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the torque of constant tension clamps. If replacement is necessary, use only an original equipment
clamp with matching number or letter.
4. Remove upper radiator hose clamp and hose at radiator.
5. The thermal viscous fan drive is attached (threaded) to the water pump hub shaft. Remove fan/viscous fan drive assembly from water pump by
turning mounting nut counterclockwise as viewed from front. Threads on viscous fan drive are RIGHT HAND. A Snap-On 36 MM Fan Wrench
