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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2004CROSSFIRE STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 4 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM & AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM)ENGINEWATER PUMPINSTALLATION

2004 Chrysler Crossfire Standard

Water Pump: Installation

2004 Chrysler Crossfire StandardSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Clean all gasket surfaces.
Position the water pump with a new gasket on the timing chain cover.

Fig 1: Positioning Water Pump Gasket
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Install the water pump bolts in the correct positions. Tighten the bolts to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: Installing Water Pump Bolts
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Install the belt tensioner. See BELT TENSIONER .
Install the water pump pulley and bolts (2). Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).

Fig 3: Installing Water Pump Pulley Bolts
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Install the idler pulley and screw. Tighten the idler pulley screw to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
Connect the lower radiator hose (2) and coolant by pass hose (1).

Fig 4: Connecting Lower Radiator Hose & Coolant Bypass Hose
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Install the accessory drive belt. See DRIVE BELT .
Install the radiator fan. See RADIATOR FAN .
Install the air cleaner.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Fill the cooling system. See REFILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
Recheck the coolant level.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.