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Water Pump Replacement 3.1L

Removal Procedure

    Notice: When adding coolant, use DEX-COOL® coolant. If silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner-at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months.

  1. Partially drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  3. Remove the accessory drive belt guard, the bolts, and the nuts. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

  4. Object Number: 30978  Size: SH
  5. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
  6. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  7. Remove the coolant pump pulley attaching bolts and the pulley.

  8. Object Number: 30996  Size: SH
  9. Remove the coolant pump attaching bolts.
  10. Remove the coolant pump and the gasket.
  11. Clean the coolant pump mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 26000  Size: SH
  1. Install the gasket and the coolant pump. The locator (1) on the coolant pump must be in the vertical position.
  2. Install the coolant pump attaching bolts.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    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.


    Object Number: 30978  Size: SH
  4. Install the coolant pump pulley. Loosely install the pulley attaching bolts.
  5. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  6. Tighten the coolant pump pulley bolts to specification.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Install the accessory drive belt guard, the bolts, and the nuts. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  9. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  10. Important: Use the air bleed vents in order to properly fill a completely drained system.

  11. Refill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  12. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.

Water Pump Replacement 3.4L

Removal Procedure

    Notice: When adding coolant, use DEX-COOL® coolant. If silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner-at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months.

  1. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly.
  2. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  3. Partially drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

  5. Object Number: 70047  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts of the coolant pump pulley.
  7. Remove the coolant pump pulley.

  8. Object Number: 70046  Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts from the coolant pump.
  10. Remove the coolant pump and the gasket.
  11. Clean the gasket mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 70046  Size: SH
  1. Install the gasket and the coolant pump.
  2. Install the bolts to the coolant pump.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    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.


    Object Number: 70047  Size: SH
  4. Install the coolant pump pulley. Loosely install the pulley attaching bolts.
  5. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  6. Tighten the coolant pump pulley bolts to specifications.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  9. Refill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  10. Install the air cleaner and duct assembly.
  11. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.

Water Pump Replacement 3.8L

Removal Procedure

    Notice: When adding coolant, use DEX-COOL® coolant. If silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner-at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months.

  1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  3. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  4. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement in Power Steering Gear and Pump.

  5. Object Number: 70258  Size: SH
  6. Remove the coolant pump pulley bolts and the pulley.

  7. Object Number: 46177  Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolts from the coolant pump.

  9. Object Number: 46178  Size: SH
  10. Remove the coolant pump and gasket.
  11. Clean the coolant pump gasket mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter


    Object Number: 46178  Size: SH
  1. Install the gasket and the coolant pump.

  2. Object Number: 46181  Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts to the coolant pump.
  4. Tighten

    1. Tighten the long bolts (2) to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the short bolts (1) to 15 N·m (11 lb ft) plus 80 degrees using the J 36660-A .

    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.


    Object Number: 70258  Size: SH
  5. Install the coolant pump pulley to the coolant pump.
  6. Install the coolant pump pulley bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 13 N·m (115 lb in).

  8. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Gear Pump Pulley Replacement in Power Steering Gear and Pump.
  9. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  10. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  11. Refill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  12. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.