Water Pump Inlet Tube Removal; Installation - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

7 - 60 ENGINE - 2.0/2.4L DOHC
WATER PUMP (Continued)
Fig. 41 Water Pump Body
1 - IMPELLER
2 - WATER PUMP BODY
3 - O-RING LOCATING GROOVE
WATER PUMP INLET TUBE
REMOVAL
The water pump inlet tube connects the water
pump to the radiator and heater core. This tube is
sealed by an O-ring and held in place by fasteners to
the block.
CAUTION: Do not use any sharp tools to remove
hoses from inlet tube. This may cause the tube to
leak.
(1) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Remove upper radiator closure panel and cen-
ter brace (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIA-
TOR CLOSURE PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove lower radiator hose and heater return
hose from the inlet tube (Fig. 42).
(4) Remove the inlet tube to block bolts (Fig. 42).
(5) Rotate tube while removing from the engine
block (Fig. 43).

INSTALLATION

(1) Inspect the O-ring for damage before installing
the tube (Fig. 43). Replace O-ring as necessary.
(2) Lubricate O-ring
Grease and install inlet tube into the cylinder block
opening (Fig. 43).
(3) Install inlet tube bolts and tighten to 12 N·m
(105 in. lbs.) (Fig. 42).
with Mopar Dielectric
Fig. 42 Water Pump Inlet Tube Fasteners
1 - BOLTS
2 - HOSE - HEATER RETURN
3 - WATER PUMP INLET TUBE
Fig. 43 Water Pump Inlet Tube—Installation
1 - TUBE
2 - O-RING
(4) Connect lower radiator hose and heater return
hose to inlet tube (Fig. 42).
(5) Install upper radiator closure panel and center
brace (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIATOR
CLOSURE PANEL - INSTALLATION).
(6) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(7) Pressure test system to 103 kPa (15 psi) and
check for leaks.
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