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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Owners Manual This system capacity will not effect warm up or
cold weather operating characteristics if the thermo-
stat is operating properly. This is because coolant
will be held in the engine until it reaches th

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Owners Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐRADIATOR
COOLANT FLOW
Use the following procedure to determine if coolant
is flowing through the cooling system.
(1) Idle engine until operating temperature is
reached. If the u

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Owners Manual (12) Install coolant reserve/overflow container or
degas container to fan shroud and tighten the bolts
to 8.5 N´m (75 in. lbs.).
(13) Connect upper radiator hose and install
clamp.
(14) Install batte

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Owners Manual (6) Remove the power steering cooler mounting
bolts and position the power steering cooler out of
the way.
(7) Disconnect the transmission cooler lines at the
transmission. The transmission cooler wil

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Owners Manual water pump while removing pump from vehicle. Do
not remove the clamp from the bypass hose.
(9) Discard the old gasket.
CAUTION: Do not pry the water pump at timing
chain case/cover. The machined surfa

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Owners Manual radiator core, cooling system hoses and heater core,
this coolant absorbs the heat generated when the
engine is running. The pump is driven by the engine
crankshaft via a drive belt.
OPERATIONÐWATER

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Owners Manual CAUTION: When installing the serpentine accessory
drive belt, the belt must be routed correctly. If not,
the engine may overheat due to the water pump
rotating in the wrong direction. Refer to (Fig. 4

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Owners Manual INSPECTION
Visually inspect the water pump and replace if it
has any of the following conditions:
²The body is cracked or damaged
²Water leaks from the shaft seal. This is evident
by traces of coola

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Owners Manual CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the
tongue of the constant tension clamps. If replace-
ment is necessary, use only an original equipment
clamp with a matching number or letter and width.
(

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Owners Manual (6) Disconnect washer bottle wiring and hose.
(7) Remove fan shroud assembly.
(8) Remove A/C compressor and genterator brace.
(9) Remove idler pulleys.
(10) Remove belt tensioner assembly.
(11) Remove