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Pump, Water: Installation: 5.7L/6.4L

Fig 1: Thermostat Housing, Water Pump, Belt Tensioner, & Idler Pulley
GC0137090Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the timing chain cover and the waterpump.
  2. Install the metal bypass tube while positioning the water pump (3) to the timing chain cover. Tighten mounting bolts (6) to 24 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
  3. Install the upper stud bolt (2). Tighten mounting bolts (6) to 24 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install the lower radiator hose.
  5. Install belt tensioner assembly (4). Refer to TENSIONER, BELT, INSTALLATION .
  6. Install idler pulley (5).
    Fig 2: Temperature Sensor, Connector, Metal Tube, Bolt & Drive Belt
    GC0148522Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Install upper metal heater tube. Tighten mounting bolts to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
  8. Connect the temperature sensor (2) electrical connector (5).
  9. Install serpentine belt (6). Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the resonator mounting bracket.
  11. Install cooling fan assembly. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .
  12. Install the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing (1).
  13. Install the air intake assembly. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION or BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION, 5.7L or BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
  14. Connect negative battery cable.
  15. Evacuate air and refill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  16. Check cooling system for leaks. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .