Chrysler PT Cruiser. Manual - part 465
CAUTION: Make sure O-ring gasket is properly
seated in water pump groove before tightening
screws. An improperly located O-ring may cause
damage to the O-ring, resulting in a coolant leak.
(3) Assemble pump body to block (Fig. 40) and
tighten screws to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
(4) Rotate pump by hand to check for freedom of
movement.
(5) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE). Pressurize cool-
ing system to 103 Kpa (15 psi) with pressure tester
and check water pump shaft seal and O-ring for
leaks.
(6) Install rear timing belt cover and camshaft
sprockets (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/
TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLA-
TION).
(7) Install timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS -
INSTALLATION).
WATER PUMP INLET TUBE
REMOVAL
The water pump inlet tube connects the water
pump to the radiator and heater core. This tube is
sealed by an O-ring and held in place by fasteners to
the block.
CAUTION: Do not use any sharp tools to remove
hoses from inlet tube. This may cause the tube to
leak.
(1) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Remove upper radiator closure panel and cen-
ter brace (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIA-
TOR CLOSURE PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove lower radiator hose and heater return
hose from the inlet tube (Fig. 42).
(4) Remove the inlet tube to block bolts (Fig. 42).
(5) Rotate tube while removing from the engine
block (Fig. 43).
Fig. 41 Water Pump Body
1 - IMPELLER
2 - WATER PUMP BODY
3 - O-RING LOCATING GROOVE
Fig. 42 Water Pump Inlet Tube Fasteners
1 - BOLTS
2 - HOSE - HEATER RETURN
3 - WATER PUMP INLET TUBE
7 - 62
ENGINE - 2.0/2.4L DOHC
PT
WATER PUMP (Continued)