Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 532

Fig. 89: Identifying Water Pump 
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8. Remove water pump retaining bolts and pump.  

REMOVAL-4.0L 

Fig. 90: Removing/Installing A/C Compressor Mounting 
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1. Disconnect negative battery cable.  

2. Remove air filter housing. Refer to REMOVAL .  

3. Drain cooling system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE. 

 

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4. Remove coolant recover container. See REMOVAL.  

5. Remove viscous radiator fan. See REMOVAL.  

6. Remove RH engine mount through bolt.  

7. Raise engine assembly.  

8. Remove front A/C compressor front mounting nuts and studs  

9. Remove accessory drive belt bracket.  

10. Remove engine timing belt. Refer to REMOVAL . 

Fig. 91: Timing Belt Rear Cover Fasteners 
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11. Remove water pump mounting bolts (3).  

12. Remove water pump.  

13. Clean mounting surface.  

CLEANING 

WATER PUMP-CLEANING 

Clean the gasket mating surface. Use caution not to damage the gasket sealing surface. 

INSPECTION 

1 - M8 FASTENERS (APPLY THREAD SEALANT)
2 - M10 FASTENERS
3 - M6 FASTENERS
4 - M10 FASTENERS (STUD/NUT)

 

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WATER PUMP-INSPECTION 

Inspect the water pump assembly for cracks in the housing, Water leaks from shaft seal, loose or rough turning 
bearing or impeller rubbing either the pump body or timing chain case/cover. 

INSTALLATION 

INSTALLATION-4.0L 

Fig. 92: Timing Belt Rear Cover Fasteners 
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1. Position water pump and new gasket.  

2. Install water pump mounting bolts. Tighten to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).  

3. Install engine timing belt. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

4. Install accessory drive bracket. Tighten bolts to Tighten to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.). 

1 - M8 FASTENERS (APPLY THREAD SEALANT)
2 - M10 FASTENERS
3 - M6 FASTENERS
4 - M10 FASTENERS (STUD/NUT)

 

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Fig. 93: Removing/Installing A/C Compressor Mounting 
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5. Install front A/C compressor mounting studs and nuts. Tighten studs to  

6. Install A/C compressor mounting nuts. Tighten nuts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).  

7. Lower engine and install RH engine mount through bolt. Tighten bolt to 54 N.m (40 lbs. ft.).  

8. Install accessory drive belt. See INSTALLATION.  

9. Install viscous radiator fan. See INSTALLATION.  

10. Install coolant recover container. See INSTALLATION.  

11. Install air filter assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

12. Connect negative battery cable.  

13. Fill cooling system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.  

WATER PUMP-INSTALLATION-2.8L DIESEL ENGINE 

 

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