Water Pump - Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual

7 - 6 COOLING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
must be secured in its retainer clips, and not
positioned so it could contact linkages or
exhaust manifolds and become damaged.
If unit does not operate, trouble can be in either
the power cord or the heater element. Test power
cord for continuity with a 110-volt voltmeter or 110-
volt test light; test heater element continuity with an
ohmmeter or 12-volt test light.

WATER PUMP

The water pump body is made of aluminum with a
steel impeller. The water pump is bolted to the front
of the block, and driven by the timing belt. The water
pump is the heart of the cooling system, pumping the
coolant through the engine block, cylinder head,
heater core, and radiator.
NOTE: The water pump on all models can be
replaced without discharging the air conditioning
system.
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