RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Coolant Return Tube-5.9L HDC-Gas Engine
17. Loosen heater hose coolant return tube mounting bolt and remove tube from water pump. Discard the old tube O-ring.
Water Pump Bolts-3.9L V-6 Or 5.2/5.9L V-8 Gas Engines-Typical
18. Remove the seven water pump mounting bolts.
19. Loosen the clamp at the water pump end of bypass hose. Slip the bypass hose from the water pump while removing pump from vehicle. Do not
remove the clamp from the bypass hose.
20. Discard old gasket.
CAUTION: Do not pry the water pump at timing chain case/cover. The machined surfaces may be damaged resulting in leaks.
