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Water Pump Replacement 3.8L

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 46174  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
  3. Remove drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  4. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  5. Remove water pump pulley.
  6. Remove power steering pump and reposition.

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

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

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 46178  Size: SH
  1. Install the water pump gasket.
  2. Install the water pump.
  3. 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.

  4. Install the water pump bolts.
  5. Tighten

        • Tighten the long water pump bolts to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
        • Tighten the short water pump bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

    Object Number: 46174  Size: SH
  6. Install the water pump pulley.
  7. Install the water pump pulley bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 13 N·m (115 lb in).

  9. Install the power steering pump and the power steering bolts. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Power Steering Systems.
  10. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  12. Inspect for leaks.

Water Pump Replacement 3.1L

Removal Procedure

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

  3. Object Number: 30978  Size: SH
  4. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
  5. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L.
  6. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  7. Remove the water pump pulley.

  8. Object Number: 622760  Size: SH
  9. Remove the water pump bolts.
  10. Remove the water pump (1).
  11. Remove the water pump gasket (2).
  12. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 622760  Size: SH
  1. Install the gasket (2).
  2. Install the water pump (1).
  3. 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.

  4. Install the water pump bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 30978  Size: SH
  6. Install the water pump pulley.
  7. Install the water pump pulley bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  9. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L.
  10. Install the drive belt guard.
  11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  12. Inspect for leaks.