Water Pump-Installation

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Fig 1: Water Pump

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - GASKET	5 - CAP
2 - WASHER	6 - WATER PUMP
3 - GUIDE PULLEY	7 - COOLANT HOSE
4 - BOLT	8 - COOLANT HOSE

NOTE: Clean all mating surfaces.

Fit existing accessory drive belt pulley onto the water pump.
Properly position water pump with new gasket to the engine and tighten bolts to 14 N.m (124 lbs. in). , M8 (20 N.m (177 lbs. in.).
NOTE: Be sure to install the washer behind the guide pulley to assure proper alignment.
Install belt guide pulleys. Tighten bolts to 35 N.m (26 lbs. ft.).
Attach the coolant hoses to the water pump and tighten clamps.
Attach fuel lines to the brackets at the water pump.
Install accessory drive belt.
Install viscous fan clutch.
Close radiator and or engine drain plug.
Refill cooling system to proper level. See STANDARD PROCEDURE . Check for leaks.