Assembly-Water Pump/Power Steering Pump: Inspection: Inspection-2.0/2.4L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Replace water pump body assembly if it has any of these defects:

Cracks or damage on the body.
Coolant leaks from the shaft seal, evident by wet coolant traces on the pump body.
Loose or rough turning bearing.
Impeller rubs either the pump body or the engine block.
Impeller loose or damaged.
Sprocket or sprocket flange loose or damaged.