Water Pump: Installation
- Apply Mopar® Dielectric Grease to O-ring before installation.
- Install new O-ring gasket in water pump body O-ring groove. (Fig 1).
- Assemble pump body to block and tighten screws to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.). Pressurize cooling system to 15 psi with pressure tester and check water pump shaft seal and O-ring for leaks.
- Rotate pump by hand to check for freedom of movement.
- Install timing belt rear cover and camshaft sprocket. (Refer to 2.0L SOHC 4-CYLINDER ).
- Install timing belt tensioner. (Refer to 2.0L SOHC 4-CYLINDER ).
- Install the timing belt (Refer to 2.0L SOHC 4-CYLINDER ).
- Install the engine right mount bracket. (Refer to 2.0L SOHC 4-CYLINDER ).
- Install the upper and lower torque isolator struts. (Refer to 2.0L SOHC 4-CYLINDER ).
- Fill the cooling system. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
- Install the accessory drive belts. (Refer to DRIVE BELTS ).
- Perform camshaft and crankshaft timing relearn procedure as follows:
- Connect the DRB III® scan tool to the data link (diagnostic) connector. This connector is located in the passenger compartment; at the lower edge of instrument panel near the steering column.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Access "Engine" diagnostics.
- Select "Miscellaneous" option.
- Select "Re-Learn Cam Crank" option and follow directions on DRBIII® screen.
CAUTION:
Ensure O-ring gasket is properly seated in water pump groove before tightening screws. An improperly located O-ring may cause damage to the O-ring, resulting in a coolant leak.