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2.0L/2.4L Engine

Fig 1: Water Pump Body
GC0114226Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1 - IMPELLER
2 - WATER PUMP BODY
3 - O-RING LOCATING GROOVE
  1. Apply MOPAR® Dielectric Grease to new O-ring before installation.
  2. Install O-ring gasket in water pump body groove (3).
    CAUTION: Make sure O-ring gasket is properly seated in water pump groove (3) before tightening screws. An improperly located O-ring may cause damage to the O-ring, resulting in a coolant leak.
    Fig 2: Water Pump
    GC0114218Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - CYLINDER BLOCK
    2 - WATER PUMP
  3. Assemble pump body (2) to block (1) and tighten screws to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
  4. Rotate pump by hand to check for freedom of movement.
  5. Evacuate air and refill cooling system. See Cooling/Engine/PUMP ASSEMBLY, Water and Power Steering - Standard Procedure 
  6. Pressurize cooling system to 103 kPa (15 psi) with pressure tester and check water pump shaft seal and O-ring for leaks.
  7. Install rear timing belt cover and camshaft sprockets. Refer to Engine/Valve Timing/COVER(S), Engine Timing - Installation .
  8. Install timing belt. Refer to Engine/Valve Timing/BELT and SPROCKETS, Timing - Installation