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Water Pump: Installation

  1. Apply Mopar® Dielectric Grease to O-ring before installation.
  2. 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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump
    G01032628Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Install new O-ring gasket in water pump body O-ring groove. (Fig 1).
  4. 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.
  5. Rotate pump by hand to check for freedom of movement.
  6. Install timing belt rear cover and camshaft sprocket. (Refer to 2.0L SOHC 4-CYLINDER ).
  7. Install timing belt tensioner. (Refer to 2.0L SOHC 4-CYLINDER ).
  8. Install the timing belt (Refer to 2.0L SOHC 4-CYLINDER ).
  9. Install the engine right mount bracket. (Refer to 2.0L SOHC 4-CYLINDER ).
  10. Install the upper and lower torque isolator struts. (Refer to 2.0L SOHC 4-CYLINDER ).
  11. Fill the cooling system. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
  12. Install the accessory drive belts. (Refer to DRIVE BELTS ).
  13. 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.