Dodge Repair: Water pump replacement, ft lbs torque, water pump replacement


Question
I'm needing to replace the water pump on a 99 Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins 2x4. Can you give me the step by step on this and any special instructions that I need to know. Thanks.

Answer
WATER PUMP
REMOVAL
Disconnect battery negative cables.
Drain cooling system. Refer to Draining Cooling System in this section.
Remove the bolt retaining the wiring harness near the top of water pump. Position wire harness to the side.
Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to procedure in this group.
Remove water pump mounting bolts Water Pump Removal/Installation
Clean water pump sealing surface on cylinder block.
INSTALLATION
Install new O-ring seal in groove on water pump Pump O-ring Seal
Install water pump. Tighten mounting bolts to 24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install accessory drive belt. Refer to procedure in this group.
Install the bolt retaining the wiring harness near top of water pump.
Fill cooling system. Refer to Refilling Cooling System in this section.
Connect both battery cables.
Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks.