Water Pump: Installation

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CAUTION: Do not use a metal scraper to clean aluminum sealing surfaces, as damage to surfaces may occur. Use only a plastic scraper and Mopar® Brake Parts Cleaner or the equivalent

Clean both sealing surfaces using a plastic scraper and Mopar® Brake Parts Cleaner or the equivalent. Take care not to scratch or gouge sealing surfaces.
Install new water pump gasket. See Fig 1.
Install pump to chain case cover. See Figure.
Tighten water pump bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 2 to 11 N.m (95 in. lbs.).
Rotate the water pump by hand to check for freedom of movement.
Install the accessory drive belt. (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION) .
Install air cleaner housing assembly, connect throttle body air inlet hose. Refer to AIR CLEANER HOUSING .
Refill cooling system. (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE - FILLING COOLING SYSTEM) .

Fig 1: Water Pump & Gasket
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - WATER PUMP

2 - GASKET

Fig 2: Water Pump Torque Sequence

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.