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

    5. Object Number: 30996 Size: SH
  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.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 30996 Size: SH
  1. Install the 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.

  3. Install the water pump bolts.

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


    Object Number: 30978 Size: SH
  4. Install the water pump pulley.
  5. Install the water pump pulley bolts.

    6. 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 guard.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  9. Inspect for leaks.

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. Reposition the accessory wiring junction block.
  3. Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
  4. Remove drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  5. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  6. Remove water pump pulley.
  7. Remove power steering pump mounting bolts and reposition.

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

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

Installation Procedure

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

    3. Object Number: 46174 Size: SH
  3. Install the water pump pulley.

    4. 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 pulley bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 13 N·m (115 lb in).

  5. Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  6. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  7. Install the accessory wiring junction block.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  9. Inspect for leaks.