How to Remove and Replace a Water Pump on a 5.7L Engine on Dodge Ram 2500?

First, take out the negative battery cable and empty the coolant from your 5.7L engine to remove and change the water pump. The accessory drive belt, radiator fan and the coolant recovery container should be next removed. Take out the wiring and hose of the washer bottle and next remove the fan shroud assembly. Once that is complete, take out the A/C compressor and generator brace and then remove the accessory drive belt tensioner. After that, separate the upper and lower radiator hoses from the heater hoses. Remove the three bolts from the water pump last, along with the pump itself, so you don't lose them.

How to Install a Water Pump on a 5.7L Engine on Dodge Ram 2500?

The water pump for a 5.7L engine should be installed by hand, then their mounting points should be completely tightened to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.). After that, hook in the heater hoses and install the upper and lower radiator hoses. Connect the accessory drive belt tensioner, next add the A/C compressor and alternator brace and secure all the bolts and nuts with 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) of torque. After that, put in the radiator fan and install the accessory drive belt. Install the hose and wiring for the washer bottle and then set in the coolant recovery container. Secure the other negative cable, add coolant to the right level, then start and warm the engine by running it as you look for any sign of leaking liquid.

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Dodge Ram 2500 Water Pump Part Number: 68382493AA
$150.20 MSRP: $207.00
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- Other Name: Pump - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 53021018AC, 53021018AG, 53021018AB, 53021018AF, 4851178AD, 53021018AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2003 Dodge Ram 2500 | Base | 5.9L V8, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 2500 Water Pump Part Number: 68461455AA
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- Other Name: Pump - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 68003402AB, 5086959AB, 5010964AB, 68003402AA, R8003402AB, 5086959AA, 5003665AB, R5086959AB, R8003402AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 | Base, Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 5.9L L6, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 6.7L L6
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Dodge Ram 2500 Water Pump Part Number: 68382494AA
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- Other Name: Pump - Water; Engine Water Pump Assembly; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 53021380AM, 53021380AK, 53021380AL, 53021380BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 | Laramie, Power Wagon, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 5.7L V8, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 2500 Water Pump Part Number: 68346912AC
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- Other Name: Pump - Water; Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 53022192AJ, 53022192AG, 53022192AI, 53022192AK, 68346912AA, 68346912AB, 53022192AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 | Laramie, Power Wagon, SLT, ST, SXT, TRX | 5.7L V8, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 2500 Water Pump Part Number: 53021074AF
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump - Water; Engine Water Pump; Pump Water
- Replaces: 53021074AC, 53021074AD, 53021074AE, 53021074AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 | Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 8.0L V10
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Dodge Ram 2500 Water Pump Part Number: 53021074AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump - Water; Engine Water Pump; Pump Water
- Replaced by: 53021074AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 | Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 2500 Water Pump Part Number: 53021074AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump - Water; Engine Water Pump; Pump Water
- Replaced by: 53021074AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 | Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 2500 Water Pump Part Number: 53021844AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump - Water; Engine Water Pump; Pump Water
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 | Laramie, SLT, ST | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS

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The Water Pump is involved in circulating coolant within the engine block through a passage known as the water jacket whereby it is able to collect heat produced during the combustion process. This process ensure that the engine does not over heat because the heat is transfer to the radiator where it goes to the air. In the past, the Dodge Ram 2500 Water Pump is driven by a belt that is fastened to the crankshaft while the contemporary models come with electric pumps to increase efficiency due to a reduction in parasitic loss. Dodge Ram 2500 for example, has used numerous kinds and types of Water Pumps some of which are, cast iron Water Pumps and aluminum Water Pumps among others. Though, cast iron had been widely used in the initial models, advance models prefer aluminum in order to allow lightweight and improved performance. Performance Water Pumps are also available, they enhance water flow rate enormously as they are made for modified engines that produce much heat. They can both be mechanical and electric and in the electric type, there is options for more flexibility in the installation and operation so as to ensure that optimum cooling is achieved irrespective of the prevailing conditions.

Dodge Ram 2500 Water Pump Parts and Q&A

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68461455AA
Q: How to Remove and Replace a Water Pump on a 5.7L Engine on Dodge Ram 2500?
A:
First, take out the negative Battery Cable and empty the coolant from your 5.7L engine to remove and change the water pump. The accessory Drive Belt, radiator fan and the coolant recovery container should be next removed. Take out the wiring and hose of the washer bottle and next remove the fan shroud assembly. Once that is complete, take out the A/C Compressor and generator brace and then remove the accessory drive Belt Tensioner. After that, separate the upper and lower radiator hoses from the heater hoses. Remove the three bolts from the water pump last, along with the pump itself, so you don't lose them.
Water Pump
68382494AA
Q: How to Install a Water Pump on a 5.7L Engine on Dodge Ram 2500?
A:
The water pump for a 5.7L engine should be installed by hand, then their mounting points should be completely tightened to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.). After that, hook in the heater hoses and install the upper and lower radiator hoses. Connect the accessory drive Belt Tensioner, next add the A/C Compressor and alternator brace and secure all the bolts and nuts with 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) of torque. After that, put in the radiator fan and install the accessory Drive Belt. Install the hose and wiring for the washer bottle and then set in the coolant recovery container. Secure the other negative cable, add coolant to the right level, then start and warm the engine by running it as you look for any sign of leaking liquid.