Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 206

7 - 20 COOLING SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
INLET PIPE O-RING GASKET ENGINE BLOCK WATER PUMP GASKET
(3) Rotate pump by hand to check for freedom of
movement.
(4) Install inner timing belt cover.
(5) Install timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Instal-
lation in Group 9 and Reassemble engine.
(6) Install right engine mount bracket and engine
mount. Refer to Group 9 for procedure.
(7) Fill cooling system. Refer to Filling Cooling
System for procedure outlined in this group.
(8) Install power steering pump and accessory
drive belts, Refer to Accessory Drive Belts, in this
Group.
WATER PUMP—2.5L ENGINE
REMOVAL
Fig. 24 Water Pump—2.5L Engine
(1) Drain cooling system. Refer to Draining Cool-
ing System in this group.
(2) Remove mounting bolts.
(3) Separate pump from water inlet pipe (Fig. 25)
and remove pump (Fig. 24).
Fig. 25 Water Pump Inlet Tube
O-RING WATER PUMP
INSTALLATION
PUMP HOUSING
(1) Clean all gasket and O-ring surfaces on pump
and water pipe inlet tube.
(2) Install new O-ring on water inlet pipe (Fig. 26).
Wet the O-ring with water to facilitate assembly.
CAUTION: Keep the O-ring free of oil or grease.
Fig. 26 Water Pipe O-Ring
(3) Install new gasket on water pump and install
pump inlet opening over water pipe, press assembly
to cause water pipe insertion into pump housing.
(4) Install pump to block mounting bolts and
tighten to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.).
(5) See Group 9, Engine and install timing belt.
Reassemble engine.
(6) Fill cooling system. See Refilling Cooling Sys-
tem.
(7) Install accessory drive belts. Refer to Accessory
Drive Belts, in this Group for procedure.
WATER PUMP INLET TUBE—2.4L
REMOVAL
(1) Drain cooling system. Refer to procedure out-
lined in this section.
(2) Remove upper radiator hose to access the hose
connections at the inlet tube.
(3) Remove lower radiator hose and heater hose
from the inlet tube (Fig. 27).
(4) Remove the 2 fasteners from that hold the inlet
tube to the block.
(5) Rotate tube while removing the tube from the
engine block (Fig. 28).
INSTALLATION
(1) Inspect the O-ring for damage before installing
the tube into the cylinder block (Fig. 28).
(2) Lube O-ring with coolant and install into the
cylinder block opening.
O-RING WATER PIPE
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