How Do You Remove A Water Pump On A Dodge Dakota?

The water pump sends engine coolant into the engine of your Dodge Dakota pickup. There can be a number of reasons for removing the pump: It may need inspecting or replacing, or you might just need to remove it to access another component in the engine. Whatever the reason is, the exact method of removal can differ depending the year of the truck and the type of engine it contains.

Disconnect the Dakota's negative battery cable and isolate it so it cannot inadvertently come in contact with the battery's negative post. Drain the cooling system: Connect a piece of hose to the radiator drain fitting, open the drain fitting (you may need pliers) and drain the coolant into a large container. Repeat this for the drain fitting at the engine block.

Detach the cooling fan and shroud by disconnecting the upper radiator hose, removing the fan's mounting fasteners and pulling the shroud upward to detach it from its clips. Remove the engine drive belt by loosening the belt tensioner and slipping ... more.

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