Gates 44002 Engine Water Pump

Gates 44002 Water Pump for Jeep Cherokee and Chrysler 200

The Gates 44002 engine water pump is a standard replacement for select Jeep Cherokee and Chrysler 200 applications. Built with a cast aluminum housing and a plastic impeller, it is engineered for accessory-belt-driven cooling systems and includes a pulley plus a metal gasket for service replacement.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Water Pump (Standard) line
• Part number: 44002
• Cast aluminum housing for durable cooling-system service
• Plastic impeller with reverse rotation
• Accessory belt drive type; not timing-belt driven
• Pulley included
• Two outlets
• Contents: water pump and metal gasket

Product Details

Gates Water Pump (Standard) 44002 is built for vehicles that use an accessory belt-driven pump and reverse-rotation operation. The design includes a cast aluminum housing, a plastic impeller, and two outlets to match the listed cooling-system configuration. Gates states that each new pump is tested for seal and bearing function as well as leakage at both the casting and assembled unit level, supporting consistent cooling-system performance. This part number 44002 is a direct replacement choice for owners servicing a Jeep Cherokee or Chrysler 200 with the specified application.

This part cross-references Four Seasons 44002 for the same application.

Common Cooling System Issues It Can Address

• Coolant leakage from a worn pump seal or housing
• Overheating caused by reduced coolant circulation
• Noise from failing pump bearings
• Cooling-system service needs on an accessory-belt-driven setup
• Replacement of a pump with reverse-rotation design requirements

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify reverse rotation, pulley configuration, and outlet layout before installation. Confirm the vehicle uses an accessory-belt-driven water pump and not a timing-belt-driven design. Inspect the belt, gasket surfaces, and adjacent cooling components during service to help ensure a proper seal and reliable operation. The included metal gasket should be installed on clean, flat mating surfaces.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this water pump with premium alloy materials and performs functional testing of seals and bearings along with leakage testing of the casting and assembled pump. The result is an OE-quality fit for the listed applications, including 2014-2022 Jeep Cherokee and 2015-2017 Chrysler 200.

Compatible With: 2014-2022 Jeep Cherokee, N/A; 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, N/A.