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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual loaded pressure relief valve. This valve opens when
system pressure reaches the release range of 97-to-
124 kPa (14-to-18 psi).
A rubber gasket seals the radiator filler neck. This
is done to maintain

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual The pressure cap may test properly while posi-
tioned on tool 7700 (or equivalent). It may not hold
pressure or vacuum when installed on the radiator. If
so, inspect the radiator filler neck and radia

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual engine warm-up preventing the coolant from flowing
through the radiator (Fig. 44).
OPERATION
OPERATIONÐWATER PUMP
A centrifugal water pump circulates coolant
through the water jackets, passages, inta

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual (5) Remove the radiator fan (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove accessory drive belt (Fig. 46) (Refer to
7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(7) Remove t

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual (3) Spin the water pump to be sure that the pump
impeller does not rub against the timing chain case/
cover.
(4) Connect the radiator lower hose to the water
pump.
(5) Relax the tension from the belt

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual (3) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(4) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(5) Connect both battery ca

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual REMOVAL
NOTE:
The water pump on all models can be removed
without discharging the air conditioning system (if
equipped).
The water pump on all gas powered engines is
bolted directly to the engine timi

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual (15) Remove the heater hose fitting from water
pump if pump replacement is necessary. Note posi-
tion (direction) of fitting before removal. Fitting must
be re-installed to same position.
CAUTION: Do

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual NOTE: ECM Inputs:
²Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS) Volts
²APPS1 Signal Ð For off engine APPS
²APPS2 Signal Ð For off engine APPS
²APPS idle validation switches #1 and #2
²Battery Tempe

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual INSTALLATION
3.7L / 4.7L
(1) Position generator to engine and install 2 hor-
izontal bolts and 1 vertical bolt.
(2) Tighten all 3 bolts. Refer to Torque Specifica-
tions.
(3) Snap field wire connector