i need to know how to remove a water pump from a dodge caravan its a 1999 2.4 liter 4 cylinder!
Mar 4, 2011 at 9:23 AM
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WATER PUMP
Removal
Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove right inner splash shield and accessory drive belts and P/S pump. Drain cooling system. Support engine from bottom and remove right engine support. Remove P/S pump bracket bolts and set pump and bracket assembly aside (P/S lines need not be disconnected).
Remove right engine mount bracket. Remove timing belt.
Remove inner timing belt cover screw and move it aside.
Remove water pump-to-engine attaching screws. Remove water
pump.
Installation
Install NEW "O" ring in water pump body "O" ring groove. Assemble pump body to block and tighten to 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m). Pressurize cooling system to 15 psi (1.05 kg/cm2 ) and check pump shaft seal and "O" ring for leaks. Rotate pump by hand to ensure freedom of movement. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Removal
Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove right inner splash shield and accessory drive belts and P/S pump. Drain cooling system. Support engine from bottom and remove right engine support. Remove P/S pump bracket bolts and set pump and bracket assembly aside (P/S lines need not be disconnected).
Remove right engine mount bracket. Remove timing belt.
Remove inner timing belt cover screw and move it aside.
Remove water pump-to-engine attaching screws. Remove water
pump.
Installation
Install NEW "O" ring in water pump body "O" ring groove. Assemble pump body to block and tighten to 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m). Pressurize cooling system to 15 psi (1.05 kg/cm2 ) and check pump shaft seal and "O" ring for leaks. Rotate pump by hand to ensure freedom of movement. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Mar 4, 2011 at 10:06 AM
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