1. 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500/2500: The thermostat is located on the front (passenger) side of the engine, at the top of the engine block.
2. 2002-2008 Dodge Ram 1500/2500: The thermostat is located on the front of the engine, near the top of the water pump.
3. 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500/2500: The thermostat is located on the front of the engine, near the top of the engine block. It may be necessary to remove the upper radiator hose to access the thermostat.
You may need the below tools to replace your Dodge 5.2 thermostat:
- Socket wrench set
- Ratchet
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Pliers
- New thermostat gasket
- New thermostat (if necessary)
Here are some additional tips that may be helpful when replacing the thermostat in a Dodge 5.2 engine:
- Drain the coolant from the engine before you begin.
- Be careful when removing the thermostat housing, as it may be hot.
- Clean the thermostat housing and mating surface before installing the new thermostat.
- Apply a small amount of sealant to the new thermostat gasket before installing it.
- Tighten the thermostat housing bolts in a star pattern to evenly distribute the pressure.
- Refill the engine with coolant after you are finished.
- Run the engine for a few minutes and check for leaks.
