Liberty 4WD L4-2.4L DOHC VIN 1 (2005)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
WATER PUMP
REMOVAL
2.4L ENGINE
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
3. Remove the accessory drive belts.
4. Remove the belt tensioner.
5. Drain the cooling system.
6. Remove the generator.
7. Remove the power steering pump.
8. Remove the A/C compressor.
9. Remove the accessory drive bracket.
10. Remove the timing belt.
11. Remove timing belt idler pulley.
12. Hold camshaft sprocket with Special tool C-4687 and adaptor C-4687-1 while removing bolt. Remove both cam sprockets.
13. Remove the timing belt rear cover.
14. Remove water pump to engine attaching screws (Fig. 29).
INSPECTION
Inspect the water pump assembly for cracks in the housing, Water leaks from shaft seal, Loose or rough turning bearing or Impeller rubbing either the
pump body or timing chain case/cover.
INSTALLATION