RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Belt Tensioner-5.9L HDC-Gas Engine
12. Remove accessory drive belt as follows: The drive belt is equipped with a spring loaded automatic tensioner.
13. 3.9L V-6 or 5.2/5.9L V-8 LDC-Gas Engines: Relax the tension from the belt by rotating the tensioner clockwise (as viewed from front). When all
belt tension has been relaxed, remove accessory drive belt.
14. 5.9L HDC-Gas Engine: Relax the tension from the belt by rotating the tensioner counterclockwise (as viewed from front). When all belt tension
has been relaxed, remove accessory drive belt.
15. Remove the four water pump pulley-to-water pump hub bolts and remove pulley from vehicle.
16. Remove the lower radiator hose and heater hose from water pump.
Coolant Return Tube-3.9L V-6 Or 5.2/5.9L V-8 LDC-Gas Engines
