Water Pump Inlet Tube
REMOVAL - 2.4L1. Drain cooling system.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
Fig. 43 Water Pump Inlet Tube - Typical:
3. Disconnect lower radiator hose and heater hose from the inlet tube .
4. Remove fasteners that hold the inlet tube to the block.
5. Rotate inlet tube while removing from the engine block .
INSTALLATION - 2.4L
1. Inspect the O-ring for damage before installing the tube into the cylinder block.
2. Lube O-ring with coolant and install tube into the cylinder block opening.
3. Install fasteners and tighten to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
4. Reconnect lower radiator hose and heater hose to inlet tube.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Fill cooling system.