Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair

WATER PUMP INLET TUBE

REMOVAL
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist and remove the belt splash shield.

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3. Remove the radiator lower hose from inlet tube.

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4. Remove the oil cooler outlet/heater return hose from inlet tube (only if equipped with engine oil cooler).

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5. Remove the inlet tube bolts.
6. Remove the inlet tube. Discard the O-ring seal.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean the inlet tube O-ring sealing surfaces on the timing cover housing and tube.
2. Apply Mopar Dielectric Grease or equivalent to the O-ring before installation.
3. Position new O-ring seal on inlet tube.
4. Install the inlet tube. Tighten bolts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
5. Connect radiator lower hose and heater return hose (if equipped with engine oil cooler) to the inlet tube.
6. Install the drive belt splash shield and lower vehicle.
7. Fill the cooling system.