How Do You Remove A Water Pump In A Dodge Truck?
Dodge trucks utilize a mechanical water pump to circulate antifreeze throughout the engine to keep the engine at a stable temperature. The water pump on a Dodge truck is considered a wearable part, and may develop leaks over time. Leaks in your Dodge truck’s cooling system may eventually lead to overheating, which in turn can severely damage your truck’s engine. Removing the Radiator Step 1 Disconnect the ground cable from the negative battery terminal by loosening the retaining bolt and pulling the clamp off the terminal. Step 2 Drain the cooling system. Locate the petcock valve on the lower right corner of the radiator. Place a waste oil collection pan underneath the petcock valve. Use needle-nose pliers to loosen the petcock valve by turning it counterclockwise. Allow the radiator to drain completely, then close the petcock valve. Step 3 Remove the upper radiator hose. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the hose clamps that secure the upper radiator hose to the radiator and engine
Dodge trucks utilize a mechanical water pump to circulate antifreeze throughout the engine to keep the engine at a stable temperature. The water pump on a Dodge truck is considered a wearable part, and may develop leaks over time. Leaks in your Dodge truck’s cooling system may eventually lead to overheating, which in turn can severely damage your truck’s engine. Disconnect the ground cable from the negative battery terminal by loosening the retaining bolt and pulling the clamp off the terminal. Drain the cooling system. Locate the petcock valve on the lower right corner of the radiator. Place a waste oil collection pan underneath the petcock valve. Use needle-nose pliers to loosen the petcock valve by turning it counterclockwise. Allow the radiator to drain completely, then close the petcock valve. Remove the upper radiator hose. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the hose clamps that secure the upper radiator hose to the radiator and engine. Then pull the hose off the fittings to re
