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(2) From under the vehicle loosen locking bolts (D)

and (E) (Fig. 27).

(3) Install the belt. Adjust belt tension with 1/2 in.

breaker bar installed in adjusting bracket. See Belt
Tension Chart.

(4) Tighten locking bolt (D) to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)

(Fig. 27).

(5) Tighten locking bolt (E) to 28 N·m (250 in.

lbs.).

(6) Tighten pivot bolt (C) to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

WATER PUMP—2.0L ENGINES

CLEANING

Clean gasket mating surfaces as necessary.

INSPECTION

Replace water pump body assembly if it has any of

these defects:

(1) Cracks or damage on the body.
(2) Coolant leaks from the shaft seal, evident by

coolant traces on the pump body.

(3) Loose or rough turning bearing.
(4) Impeller rubs either the pump body or the

engine block.

(5) Impeller loose or damaged.
(6) Sprocket or sprocket flange loose or damaged.

ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT

CLEANING

Clean all foreign debris from belt pulley grooves.

The belt pulleys must be free of oil, grease, and cool-
ants before installing the drive belt.

INSPECTION

Belt replacement under any or all of the following

conditions is required:

• Excessive wear

• Frayed cords

• Severe glazing
Poly-V Belt system may develop minor cracks

across the ribbed side. These minor cracks are con-
sidered normal and acceptable. Cracks parallel are
not (Fig. 28).

NOTE: Do not use any type of belt dressing or
restorer on Poly-V Belts.

COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP

CLEANING

Use only a mild soap to clean the pressure cap.

INSPECTION

Hold the cap in your hand, right side up (Fig. 29).

The vent valve at the bottom of the cap should open.
If the rubber gasket has swollen, preventing the
valve from opening, replace the cap.

Hold the cleaned cap in your hand, upside down.

If any light can be seen between vent valve and the
rubber gasket, replace the cap. Do not use a
replacement cap that has a spring to hold the
vent shut.

Fig. 27 Power Steering Belt Adjustment

1 – 1/2 INCH SQUARE OPENING
2 – LOCKING BOLT
3 – LOCKING BOLT
4 – PIVOT BOLT

BELT TENSION CHART

ACCESSORY DRIVE

BELTS

GAUGE

2.0L ENGINES

Air Conditioning
Compressor &
Generator

New
Belt:

667 N (150 lbs.)

Used

Belt:

356 N (80 lbs.)

Power Steering Pump

New
Belt:

578 N (130 lbs.)

Used

Belt:

356 N (80 lbs.)

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

A replacement cap must be of the type designed for

coolant reserve systems. This design ensures coolant
return to the radiator.

RADIATOR

CLEANING

Clean radiator fins are necessary for good heat

transfer. The radiator and air conditioning fins

should be cleaned when an accumulation of debris
has occurred. With the engine cold, apply cold water
and compressed air to the back (engine side) of the
radiator to flush the radiator and/or A/C condenser of
debris.

INSPECTION

Inspect the radiator side tanks for cracks, broken

or missing fittings also inspect the joint where the
tanks seam up to the radiator core for signs of leak-
age and/or deteriorating seals.

Inspect radiator core for corroded, bent or missing

cooling fins. Inspect the core for bent or damaged
cooling tubes.

COOLING SYSTEM

CLEANING

CAUTION: Internal

radiator

pressure

must

not

exceed 138 kPa (20 psi) as damage to radiator may
result.

Reverse flushing of cooling system is the forcing of

water through the cooling system. This is done using
air pressure in the opposite direction of normal cool-
ant flow. It is usually only necessary with very dirty
systems with evidence of partial plugging.

(1) Drain cooling system. Remove thermostat hous-

ing and thermostat. Install thermostat housing.

(2) Connect a suitable cooling system flusher and

follow instructions supplied with flusher.

INSPECTION

After performing a flush procedure, inspect all

hoses, clamps and connections for deterioration and
leaks. Inspect radiator and heater core for leaks.

TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER

CLEANING

For cooler flushing procedure, refer to TRAN-

SAXLE.

Clean debris from cooling fins on external (air-to-

oil) cooler as necessary.

INSPECTION

Inspect all hoses, tubes, clamps and connections for

leaks, cracks, or damage. Replace as necessary. Use
only approved transmission oil cooler hoses that are
molded to fit the space available.

Inspect external coolers for leaks, loose mounts, or

damage. Replace as necessary.

Fig. 28 Drive Belt Wear Pattern

1 – NORMAL CRACKS BELT OK
2 – NOT NORMAL CRACKS REPLACE BELT

Fig. 29 Cooling System Pressure Cap

1 – OVERFLOW NIPPLE
2 – MAIN SPRING
3 – GASKET RETAINER
4 – STAINLESS-STEEL SWIVEL TOP
5 – RUBBER SEALS
6 – VENT VALVE
7 – THERMOSTAT HOUSING/ENGINE OUTLET CONNECTOR
8 – FILLER NECK

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CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued)

ADJUSTMENTS

BELT TENSION GAUGE METHOD

For conventional belts and Poly-V belts, use belt

tensioning gauge Special Tool 7198 to obtain proper
belt tension.

Adjust the belt tension for a New or Used belt as

prescribed in the Belt Tension Chart.

SPECIFICATIONS

COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY

TORQUE

SPECIAL TOOLS

COOLING SYSTEM

BELT TENSION CHART

ACCESSORY DRIVE

BELTS

GAUGE

2.0L ENGINES

Air Conditioning
Compressor &
Generator

New
Belt:

667 N (150 lbs.)

Used

Belt:

356 N (80 lbs.)

Power Steering Pump

New
Belt:

578 N (130 lbs.)

Used

Belt:

356 N (80 lbs.)

COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY CHART

Engine

2.0L

COOLANT CAPACITY*

Liters

8.0

U.S. Qts.

8.5

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft.

Lbs.

In.

Lbs.

A/C Condenser to Radiator—
Fasteners

5

—

45

Thermostat Housing
2.0L—Bolts

12.5

—

110

Water Pump Mounting
2.0L—Bolts

12

—

105

Water Pump Inlet Tube to
Block—Bolts

12

—

105

Fan Module to Radiator—
Fasteners

7

—

65

Fan Motor to Shroud—
Fasteners

5

—

45

Transmission Oil Cooler
Hose—Clamps

2

—

18

Cooling System Tester 7700

Coolant Refractometer 8286

Fig. 30 Belt Tension Gauge 7198

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