2.0L/2.4L Engine

Fig 1: Water Pump Body

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - IMPELLER

2 - WATER PUMP BODY

3 - O-RING LOCATING GROOVE

Apply MOPAR® Dielectric Grease to new O-ring before installation.
Install O-ring gasket in water pump body groove.
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.
Assemble pump body (2) to block and tighten screws to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
Rotate pump by hand to check for freedom of movement.
Fill cooling system, (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) . Pressurize cooling system to 103 Kpa (15 psi) with pressure tester and check water pump shaft seal and O-ring for leaks.
Install rear timing belt cover and camshaft sprockets, (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS - REAR COVER and (Refer to BELT AND SPROCKETS-TIMING - INSTALLATION) .
Install timing belt, BELT AND SPROCKETS-TIMING - INSTALLATION) .