Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual - part 69
WATER PUMP INLET TUBE
DESCRIPTION
The water pump inlet tube connects the water
pump housing to the radiator lower hose and heater
return hose. This plastic tube is sealed by an O-ring
and held in place by fasteners to the block (Fig. 32).
REMOVAL
(1) Drain the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Remove the radiator upper hose to access the
hose connections at the inlet tube.
(3) Remove the intake manifold (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE
MANIFOLD
-
REMOVAL).
CAUTION: Do not use any sharp tools to remove
hoses from inlet tube. This may cause the tube to
leak.
(4) Remove the radiator lower hose and heater
hose from the inlet tube.
(5) Remove the lower intake manifold support
bracket.
(6) Remove the inlet tube to the block fasteners.
(7) Rotate tube while removing the tube from the
engine block (Fig. 32).
INSTALLATION
(1) Inspect the O-ring for damage before installing
the tube into the cylinder block (Fig. 32). Replace
O-ring as necessary.
(2) Lubricate
O-ring
with
Mopar
t Dielectric
Grease and install inlet tube into the cylinder block
opening.
(3) Install inlet tube fasteners and tighten to 12
N·m (105 in. lbs.).
(4) Install intake manifold lower support bracket
fasteners and tighten to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
(5) Connect the radiator lower hose and heater
hose to inlet tube.
(6) Install the intake manifold (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE
MANIFOLD
-
INSTALLATION).
(7) Install the radiator upper hose.
(8) Fill the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(9) Pressure test cooling system and check for
leaks (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING).
Fig. 32 Water Pump Inlet Tube
1 - O-RING
2 - WATER PUMP INLET TUBE
7 - 34
ENGINE - 2.0L SOHC
PL/SRT-4