PT Cruiser L4-2.4L (2008)
Water Pump: Removal and Replacement
Removal
2.0L/2.4L ENGINE
1. Drain cooling system See: Service and Repair.
2. Remove timing belt See: Engine/Timing Components/Timing Belt/Service and Repair/Timing Belt & Sprockets - Removal.
3. Remove camshaft sprockets and rear timing belt cover See: Engine/Timing Components/Timing Belt/Service and Repair/Timing Belt & Sprockets
- Removal.
4. Remove screws attaching water pump to engine. Remove pump (2).
Installation
2.0L/2.4L ENGINE
1. Apply MOPAR(R) Dielectric Grease to new O-ring before installation.
2. Install O-ring gasket in water pump body groove.
CAUTION: Make sure O-ring gasket is properly seated in water pump groove (3) before tightening screws. An improperly located
O-ring may cause damage to the O-ring, resulting in a coolant leak.
3. Assemble pump body (2) to block and tighten screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
4. Rotate pump by hand to check for freedom of movement.
5. Fill cooling system See: Service and Repair.