Solved: How to replace Water Pump on Dodge Avenger, Sebring Coupe, Stratus Coupe Models?

Water pump is important part/component for car cooling system.Water pump maintenance is required,to keep water pump free from problems.But in case if it gets faulty then it has to be replaced.

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The procedure to replace cars water pump is as follows :----

Water Pump

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Never open, service or drain the radiator or cooling system when hot; serious burns can occur from the steam and hot coolant. Also, when draining engine coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted to ethylene glycol antifreeze and could drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantities. Always drain coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or is several years old.

2.0L And 2.4L Engines

This engine uses a die-cast aluminum body water pump with a stamped steel impeller. The water pump bolts directly to the block. Cylinder block-to-water pump sealing is provided by a large rubber O-ring. The water pump is driven by the timing belt, that must be removed to service the water pump.

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.

Disconnect the negative battery cable from the left shock tower.

NOTE
The ground cable is equipped with an insulator grommet which should be placed on the stud to prevent the negative battery cable from accidentally grounding.

NOTE
This procedure requires removing the engine timing belt and the auto-tensioner. The factory specifies that the timing marks should always be aligned before removing the timing belt. Set the engine at Top Dead Center (TDC) on No. 1 compression stroke. This should align all timing marks on the crankshaft sprocket and both camshaft sprockets.

Drain the cooling system.

Remove or disconnect the following:

NOTE
Do not disconnect the power steering fluid lines.

WARNING
With the timing belt removed, DO NOT rotate the camshaft or crankshaft or damage to the engine could occur.

NOTE
Do not allow the camshafts to turn when the camshaft sprockets are being removed.

Right inner splash shield
Accessory drive belts and support the engine
Right motor mount
Power steering pump bracket bolts and move the pump/bracket assembly aside

Right engine mount bracket
Timing belt front covers
Timing belt tensioner and timing belt by loosening the tensioner screws

Camshaft sprockets

Rear timing belt cover
Water pump

Fig. When installing the water pump, properly Install the O-ring to ensure a tight seal-2.0L and 2.4L engines

To install:

Thoroughly clean all sealing surfaces. Replace the water pump if there are any cracks, signs of coolant leakage from the shaft seal, loose or rough turning bearings, damaged impeller or sprocket or sprocket flange loose or damaged.

Install or connect the following:

WARNING
Be sure the O-ring is properly seated in the water pump groove before tightening the screws. An improperly located O-ring may cause damage to the O-ring and cause a coolant leak.

New rubber O-ring into the water pump

Water pump. Torque the bolts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm)

Pressurize the cooling system to 15 psi (103.4 kPa) and check for leaks. If okay, release the pressure and continue the engine assembly process.

Install or connect the following:

NOTE
DO NOT allow the camshafts to turn while the sprocket bolts are being tightened to maintain timing mark alignment.

WARNING
Do not attempt to compress the tensioner plunger with the tensioner assembly installed in the engine. This will cause damage to the tensioner and other related components. The tensioner MUST be compressed in a vise.

Rear timing belt cover
Camshaft sprockets. Torque the bolts to 75 ft. lbs. (101 Nm)

Timing belt tensioner and timing belt. Properly tension the timing belt.
Front upper and lower timing belt covers
Right engine mount bracket and engine mount
Crankshaft damper. Torque the center bolt to 105 ft. lbs. (142 Nm)
Right inner splash shield
Power steering pump bracket and power steering pump. Torque the bracket mounting bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)
Accessory drive belts. Properly tension the drive belts

Refill and bleed the cooling system.

Start the engine and check for proper operation.

Check and top off cooling system, if necessary.

2.0L Engine

This procedure requires removing the timing belt and auto-tensioner. The factory specifies that the timing marks should always be aligned before removing the timing belt. Set the engine at Top Dead Center (TDC) on the No. 1 cylinder compression stroke. This should align all timing marks on the crankshaft sprocket and both camshaft sprockets.

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.

Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower and properly isolate to prevent accidental reconnection.

CAUTION
This operation must only be performed on a cold engine.

Drain the engine coolant.

Remove or disconnect the following:

WARNING
With the timing belt removed, DO NOT rotate the camshaft or crankshaft or damage to the engine may occur.

Negative battery cable
Right inner splash shield
Accessory drive belts
Properly support the engine and remove the right motor mount
Timing belt, tensioner and camshaft sprockets

Rear timing belt cover
Water pump

Fig. Exploded view of the water pump mounting-2.0L engine

To install:

Thoroughly clean all sealing surfaces.

Replace the water pump if there are any cracks, signs of coolant leakage from the shaft seal, loose or rough turning bearings, damaged impeller or sprocket or loose or damaged sprocket flange.

Install or connect the following:

NOTE
Be sure the O-ring is properly seated in the water pump groove before tightening the screws.

New water pump O-ring

Water pump and torque the bolts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm) in a crisscross pattern

Using a cooling system pressure tester, pressurize the cooling system to 15 psi (103 kPa) and check for leaks. If okay, release the pressure and continue the engine assembly process.

Rotate the water pump by hand to check for freedom of movement.

Install or connect the following:

WARNING
DO NOT allow the camshafts to turn while the sprocket bolts are being tightened.

WARNING
Do not attempt to compress the tensioner plunger with the tensioner assembly installed in the engine. This will cause damage to the tensioner and other related components. The tensioner MUST be compressed in a vise.

Rear timing belt cover
Camshaft sprocket(s), timing belt and tensioner

Timing belt covers
Right engine mount bracket and mount

Remove the engine support.

Crankshaft damper
Right inner splash shield
Accessory drive belts

Refill and bleed the cooling system.

Start the engine and check for proper operation.

Check and top off the cooling system, if necessary.

2.4L Engine

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.

Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower and properly isolate to prevent accidental reconnection.

CAUTION
This operation must only be performed on a cold engine.

Drain the cooling system.

Remove or disconnect the following:

Negative battery cable
Timing belt tensioner pulley
Alternator brace
Water pump and discard the gasket and O-ring

Fig. Exploded view of the water pump-2.4L engine

To install:

Clean all mating surfaces of any residual gasket material

Install or connect the following:

New O-ring gasket
Water pump and torque the bolts to 117 inch lbs. (14 Nm)
Alternator brace and torque the bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
Timing belt tensioner pulley
Negative battery cable

Fill the cooling system to the proper level.

Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.

Disconnect the negative battery cable from the left shock tower.

NOTE
The ground cable is equipped with an insulator grommet which should be placed on the stud to prevent the negative battery cable from accidentally grounding.

NOTE
This procedure requires removing the engine timing belt and the auto-tensioner. The factory specifies that the timing marks should always be aligned before removing the timing belt. Set the engine at Top Dead Center (TDC) on No. 1 compression stroke. This should align all timing marks on the crankshaft sprocket and both camshaft sprockets.

Drain the cooling system.

Remove or disconnect the following:

NOTE
Do not disconnect the power steering fluid lines.

WARNING
With the timing belt removed, DO NOT rotate the camshaft or crankshaft or damage to the engine could occur.

NOTE
Do not allow the camshafts to turn when the camshaft sprockets are being removed.

The right inner splash shield
The accessory drive belts and support the engine
The right motor mount
The power steering pump bracket bolts and move the pump/bracket assembly aside

The right engine mount bracket
The timing belt front covers
The timing belt tensioner and timing belt by loosening the tensioner screws

The camshaft sprockets

The rear timing belt cover
The water pump

Fig. When installing the water pump, properly install the O-ring to ensure a tight seal-2.4L engine

To install:

Thoroughly clean all sealing surfaces. Replace the water pump if there are any cracks, signs of coolant leakage from the shaft seal, loose or rough turning bearings, damaged impeller or sprocket or sprocket flange loose or damaged.

Install a NEW rubber O-ring into the water pump.

NOTE
Be sure the O-ring is properly seated in the water pump groove before tightening the screws. An improperly located O-ring may cause damage to the O-ring and cause a coolant leak.

Install the water pump. Torque the bolts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm).

Pressurize the cooling system to 15 psi (103.4 kPa) and check for leaks. If no leaks are found, release the pressure and continue the engine assembly process.

Install or connect the following:

NOTE
DO NOT allow the camshafts to turn while the sprocket bolts are being tightened to maintain timing mark alignment.

WARNING
Do not attempt to compress the tensioner plunger with the tensioner assembly installed in the engine. This will cause damage to the tensioner and other related components. The tensioner MUST be compressed in a vise.

The rear timing belt cover
The camshaft sprockets. Torque the bolts to 75 ft. lbs. (101 Nm)

The timing belt tensioner and timing belt. Properly tension the timing belt.
The front upper and lower timing belt covers
The right engine mount bracket and engine mount
The crankshaft damper. Torque the center bolt to 105 ft. lbs. (142 Nm)
The right inner splash shield
The power steering pump bracket and power steering pump. Torque the bracket mounting bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)
The accessory drive belts. Properly tension the drive belts

Refill and bleed the cooling system.

Start the engine and check for proper operation.

Check and top off cooling system, if necessary.

2.5L Engine

This procedure requires removing the timing belt and auto-tensioner. Set the engine at Top Dead Center (TDC) on the No. 1 cylinder compression stroke. This should align all timing marks on the crankshaft sprocket and both camshaft sprockets.

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.

Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower and properly isolate to prevent accidental reconnection.

CAUTION
This operation must only be performed on a cold engine.

Drain the engine coolant.

Remove or disconnect the following:

Negative battery cable
Accessory drive belts and crankshaft damper
Support the engine and remove the right engine mount
Timing belt covers
Timing belt and tensioner
Water pump mounting bolts
Water pump

To install:

Fig. Exploded view of the water pump mounting-2.5L engine

Thoroughly clean all sealing surfaces. Inspect the pump for damage or cracks, signs of coolant leakage at the vent and excessive looseness or rough turning bearing. Any problems require a new pump.

Install or connect the following:

WARNING
Wet the O-ring with water to make installation easier; DO NOT use oil or grease.

NOTE
Fit the pump inlet opening over the water pipe and press the assembly together to force the pipe into the water pump.

New water inlet pipe O-ring.

New water pump gasket

Water pump and torque the pump-to-engine bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm)
Timing belt and timing belt tensioner. Set the timing belt tension.
Timing belt covers
Right engine mount. Remove the floor jack and engine block from underneath the engine.
Crankshaft damper
Accessory drive belts and adjust tension
Negative battery cable

Fill and bleed the engine cooling system.

Start the engine and verify proper operation.

The water pump bolts directly to the engine block using a gasket for pump-to-block sealing. The pump is serviced as a unit. The 2.5L engine uses metal piping beyond the lower radiator hose to route coolant to the suction side of the water pump, located in the -V- of the cylinder banks. These pipes also have connections for thermostat bypass and heater return coolant hoses. The pipes use O-rings for sealing.

The water pump is driven by the timing belt which must be removed to service the water pump. Timing belt covers must be removed to access the timing belt.

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.

Disconnect the negative battery cable from the left shock tower.

NOTE
The ground cable is equipped with an insulator grommet which should be placed on the stud to prevent the negative battery cable from accidentally grounding.

Drain the cooling system.

NOTE
This procedure requires removing the engine timing belt and the auto-tensioner. To help assure proper alignment at assembly, it may be helpful to set the engine at Top Dead Center (TDC) on No. 1 compression stroke. This should align all timing marks on the crankshaft sprocket and both camshaft sprockets.

Remove or disconnect the following:

Accessory drive belts
Crankshaft damper
Right engine mount by safely supporting the engine
Timing belt covers, in this order: upper left, upper right and lower covers
Timing belt and tensioner
Water pump by separating it from the water inlet pipe

To install:

Fig. Exploded view of the water pump mounting-2.5L engine

Thoroughly clean all sealing surfaces. Inspect the pump for damage or cracks, signs of coolant leakage at the vent and excessive looseness or rough turning bearing. Any problems require a new pump.

Install or connect the following:

New O-ring on the water inlet pipe by wetting it with water
New gasket on the water pump
Water pump. Torque the bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm)
Timing belt and timing belt tensioner by adjusting tension
Timing belt covers
Right engine mount
Crankshaft damper
Accessory drive belts by adjusting tension
Negative battery cable

Refill and bleed the cooling system.

Start the engine and verify proper operation.

2.7L Engine

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.

Drain the cooling system.

Remove or disconnect the following:

Negative battery cable
Timing chain cover
Timing chain and guides
Water pump and discard the gasket

Fig. Water pump-2.7L engine

To install:

Clean all mating surfaces of any residual gasket material.

Install or connect the following:

Water pump with a new gasket and torque the bolts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm)
Timing chain guides and chain
Timing chain cover
Negative battery cable

Fill the cooling system to the proper level.

Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.

Drain the cooling system.

Remove or disconnect the following:

The negative battery cable
The timing chain cover
The timing chain and guides
The water pump and discard the gasket

Fig. Water pump-2.7L engine

To install:

Clean all mating surfaces of any residual gasket material.

Install or connect the following:

The water pump with a new gasket and torque the bolts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm)
The timing chain guides and chain
The timing chain cover
The negative battery cable

Fill the cooling system to the proper level.

Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

3.0L Engine

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.

Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower and properly isolate to prevent accidental reconnection.

CAUTION
This operation must only be performed on a cold engine.

Drain the cooling system.

Remove or disconnect the following:

Negative battery cable
Timing belt
Thermostat and bracket
Water pump and discard the gasket and O-ring

To install:

Install or connect the following:

NOTE
Lubricate O-ring with engine coolant

NOTE
Be sure to torque the bolts in the proper sequence

Water pump with a new O-ring and gasket and torque the bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)

Bracket and torque the bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)

Fig. Torque sequence of engine mount bracket bolts-3.0L engine

Thermostat
Timing belt
Negative battery cable