Caravan FWD L4-2.4L VIN X (1997)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist. Remove right inner splash shield.
2. Remove accessory drive belts and power steering pump. See Engine.
3. Drain cooling system.
4. Support engine from the bottom and remove right engine mount. See Engine.
5. Remove power steering pump bracket bolts and set pump and bracket assembly aside. Power steering lines do not need to be disconnected.
6. Remove right engine mount bracket. See Engine.
7. Remove timing belt. See Engine.
8. Remove inner timing belt cover. See Engine.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new O-ring gasket in water pump body O-ring groove.
CAUTION: Make sure O-ring 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 Nm (105 inch 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. See Engine.
5. Install timing belt. See Engine.
6. Install right engine mount bracket and engine mount. See Engine.
7. Fill cooling system.
8. Install power steering pump and accessory drive belts. See Engine.