Stratus Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2003)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
Water Pump
REMOVAL - 2.0L/2.4L
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove timing belt, camshaft sprockets, and rear timing belt cover.
Fig. 37 Water Pump
4. Remove water pump to engine attaching screws.
INSTALLATION - 2.0L/2.4L
Fig. 42 Water Pump Body
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 in. lbs.).
3. Rotate pump by hand to check for freedom of movement.
4. Install rear timing belt cover, camshaft sprockets, and timing belt.
5. Fill cooling system.
