RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cables from both batteries.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove the bolt retaining the wiring harness near the top of water pump. Position wire harness to the side.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt.
Pump Removal/installation-5.9L Diesel
5. Remove water pump mounting bolts.
6. Clean water pump sealing surface on cylinder block.
INSTALLATION
Pump O-Ring Seal-5.9L Diesel
1. Install new O-ring seal in groove on water pump.
2. Install water pump. Tighten mounting bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Install accessory drive belt.
4. Install the bolt retaining the wiring harness near top of water pump.
5. Fill cooling system. Refer to Refilling Cooling System.
6. Connect both battery cables.
7. Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks.