RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Coolant Return Tube-5.9L HDC-Gas Engine
5. Install a new O-ring to the heater hose coolant return tube. Coat the new O-ring with antifreeze before installation.
6. Install coolant return tube and its mounting bolt to engine. Be sure the slot in tube bracket is bottomed to mounting bolt. This will properly
position return tube.
7. Connect radiator lower hose to water pump.
8. Connect heater hose and hose clamp to coolant return tube.
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 rotating.
10. Relax tension from automatic belt tensioner. Install drive belt.
Belt Routing-3.9L V-6 Or 5.2/5.9L V-8 LDC-Gas Engines
