Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
9. Install water pump pulley. Tighten bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) torque. Place a bar or screwdriver between water pump pulley bolts to prevent
pulley from rotatin1.
10. Relax tension from belt tensioner. Install accessory drive belt.
CAUTION: When installing the serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt must be routed correctly. If not, engine may overheat due to water pump
rotating in wrong direction.
