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1998 DODGE RAM VAN

5.9L V84WDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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cooling

Water Pump Torque Specs

for 1998 Dodge Ram Van 5.9L V8 · 4WD
Units

9 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Coolant Hose Clamps
Spring clamps preferred
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
Drain Petcock
Hand tight
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Fan Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Hose Clamps
Do not overtighten
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
Housing Bolts
Critical
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Pump Bolts
Critical
Torque in sequence
18 lb-ft · 24 Nm
Thermostat Housing Bolts
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Timing Cover Bolts
Critical
If accessed
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Water Pump Bolts
Critical
Torque in sequence
18 lb-ft · 24 Nm
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