Water Pump - Installation

3.6L





1. Clean mating surfaces.

NOTE: Take notice the lengths of the mounting bolts. Some M6 bolts mount directly to the timing cover (2).

2. Using a new gasket, position water pump (1) and hand tighten the M6 mounting bolts.
3. Hand tighten the idler pulley (4) bolt.
4. Hand tighten the upper M8 and M10 water pump to engine block mounting bolts.






NOTE: Tightening the water pump fasteners in sequential order, will insure proper sealing surface.

5. Tighten the bolts 1 - 12 in the sequence shown. Tighten the bolts to their respective torque:
- Tighten M6 mounting bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten M8 bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten M10 bolt to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
- Repeat the tightening sequence until the proper torque has been met.

6. Spin water pump to be sure that pump impeller does not rub against timing chain case/cover.






CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps (4). If replacement is necessary, use only an original equipment clamp with matching number or letter.

7. Install the lower radiator hose (2).
8. Install the lower return heater hose (1).






CAUTION: When installing the serpentine accessory drive belt, belt must be routed correctly. If not, engine may overheat due to water pump rotating in wrong direction.

9. Install accessory drive belt (4) Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Installation.
10. Evacuate air and refill cooling system.Service and Repair.





11. Install the air intake hose and resonator (1) assembly at the air filter housing.
12. Connect the intake air temperature sensor.
13. Connect negative battery cable.
14. Check the cooling system for leaks Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.