Chrysler 1998 Voyager Service Manual page 248

7 - 8 COOLING SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Remove power steering pump bracket bolts and
set pump and bracket assembly aside. Power steering
lines do not need to be disconnected.
(4) Remove timing belt.
(5) Remove inner timing belt cover.
(6) Remove water pump attaching screws to engine
(Fig. 15).
Fig. 15 Water Pump — 2.0L Gasoline
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new O-ring gasket in water pump body
O-ring groove (Fig. 16). Use small dabs of Mopar Sil-
icone Rubber Adhesive Sealant around the water
pump body to secure O-ring in place during installa-
tion.
CAUTION: Make sure O-ring gasket is properly
seated in water pump groove before tightening
screws. An improperly located O-ring may cause
damage to the O-ring and cause a coolant leak.
(2) Assemble pump body to block and tighten
screws to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.). Pressurize cooling
system to 15 psi with pressure tester and check
water pump shaft seal and O-ring for leaks.
(3) Rotate pump by hand to check for freedom of
movement.
(4) Install inner timing belt cover.
(5) Install timing belt.
(6) Fill cooling system. See Filling Cooling Sys-
tem.
(7) Install power steering pump and accessory
drive belts.
WATER PUMP — 2.5L VM DIESEL
REMOVAL
(1) Drain cooling system. Refer to Draining Cool-
ing System in this Group.
(2) Remove the right inner splash shield (Fig. 17).
(3) Loosen the water pump pulley attaching bolts
(Fig. 18) before the accessory drive belt is removed.
(4) Loosen water pump accessory drive belts (Fig.
19). Remove water pump pulley.
Fig. 16 Water Pump Body — 2.0L Gasoline
Fig. 17 Right Side Splash Shield
Fig. 18 Water Pump and Pulley — 2.5 L VM Diesel
(5) Remove water pump attaching bolts and
remove pump.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new water pump to housing O-ring
gasket. Install pump and tighten the attaching bolts
to 22.6 N·m (205 in. lbs.)
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