Water Pump Inlet Tube

The 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.

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not use any sharp tools to remove hoses from inlet tube. This may cause the tube to leak.

1. Drain cooling system.
2. Remove upper radiator hose to access the hose connections at the inlet tube.
3. Remove intake manifold. Refer to Engine for procedure.
4. Remove lower radiator hose and heater hose from the inlet tube.
5. Remove 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 .

INSTALLATION
1. Inspect the O-ring for damage before installing the tube into the cylinder block. Replace O-ring as necessary.
2. Lubricate O-ring with Mopar Dielectric Grease and install inlet tube into the cylinder block opening.
3. Install inlet tube fasteners and tighten fasteners to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
4. Install intake manifold lower support bracket fasteners and tighten to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
5. Connect lower radiator hose and heater hose to inlet tube.
6. Install intake manifold. Refer to Engine for procedure.
7. Install upper radiator hose.
8. Fill cooling system.
9. Pressure system to 104 kPa (15 psi) to check for leaks.