Water Pump Replacement 3.1L

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the drive belt shield bolt and the shield.



3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L.



5. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
6. Remove the water pump pulley.
7. Remove the water pump bolts.
8. Remove the water pump.
9. Remove the water pump gasket.
10. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.

1. Install the gasket.
2. Install the water pump.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the water pump bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




4. Install the water pump pulley.
5. Install the water pump pulley bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

6. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L.
7. Install the drive belt shield and the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .