Comanche 2WD L6-242 4.0L VIN S MFI (1992)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
Installation
With A/C and HD Cooling
INSTALLATION
1. If pump is being replaced, install the heater hose fitting to the pump. Use a sealant on the fitting such as Mopar (TM) Thread Sealant With Teflon.
Refer to the directions on the package.
2. Clean the gasket mating surfaces. If the original pump is used, remove any deposits or other foreign material. Inspect the cylinder block and water
pump mating surfaces for erosion or damage from cavitation.
3. Install the gasket and water pump. The silicone bead on the gasket should be facing the water pump. Also, the gasket is installed dry. Tighten
mounting bolts to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.) torque. Rotate the shaft by hand to be sure it turns freely.
4. Connect the radiator and heater hoses to the water pump.
5. Position water pump pulley to water pump hub.
6. If equipped with a water pump mounted fan, install fan and four nuts to water pump hub. If not equipped with a water pump mounted fan, install 4
pump hub bolts. Tighten bolts (or nuts) to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 7 Bracket Mounting Bolts - Typical
7. Position power steering pump bracket to engine. Install bolts E, F and G. Tighten bolts F and G to 38 N.m (28 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten bolt E to 27
N.m (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 6 P.S. Pump Front Mounting Bolt/Locknut - Typical
8. Position power steering pump to mounting bracket. Install pivot bolt B finger tight. Install locknut C and adjustment bolt D finger tight.
9. Install 2 adjustment bolts A finger tight.
10. Install idler pulley
CAUTION: When installing the serpentine engine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. If not, the engine may overheat due to
