Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 262

WATER PUMP O-RING ENGINE BLOCK INLET PIPE WATER PUMP GASKET
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
WATER PUMP—2.5L ENGINE
REMOVAL
Fig. 26 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. 27)
and remove pump (Fig. 26).
Fig. 27 Water Pump Inlet Tube
GASKET O-RING PUMP HOUSING
INSTALLATION
(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. 28).
Wet the O-ring with water to facilitate assembly.
CAUTION: Keep the O-ring free of oil or grease.
Fig. 28 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.
O-RING WATER PIPE
COOLING SYSTEM 7 - 23