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Pump, Water: Installation: 2.8L

Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump
GC0085594Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Clean mating surfaces of water pump housing and engine block as necessary.
  2. Place a new O-ring seal in the groove in water pump housing.
  3. Install the water pump. Tighten the bolts to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Inner Front Cover
    GC0085597Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Install the inner timing cover. Tighten bolts to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Timing Belt
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  5. Install the timing belt.
  6. Install the radiator fan. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .
  7. Evacuate air and refill cooling system. Refer to PUMP, WATER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.
  9. Check cooling system for leaks. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .