RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
Water Pump: Removal and Replacement
Water Pump - Removal
3.7L/4.7L ENGINE
The water pump on 3.7L/4.7L engines is bolted directly to the engine timing chain case cover.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain cooling system See: Service and Repair .
3. Remove fan/viscous fan drive assembly from water pump See: Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Radiator Fan -
Removal . Do not attempt to remove fan/viscous fan drive assembly from vehicle at this time.
4. If the water pump is being replaced, do not unbolt the fan blade assembly from the thermal viscous fan drive.
5. Remove the radiator fan See: Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Radiator Fan - Removal .
6. Remove accessory drive belt See: Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Accessory Drive Belt - Removal .
7. Remove the lower radiator hose clamp and remove the lower hose at the water pump.
8. Remove the water pump mounting bolts.
CAUTION: Do not pry water pump at timing chain case/cover. The machined surfaces may be damaged resulting in leaks.
9. Remove the water pump and gasket. Discard gasket.
Water Pump - Installation