Water Pump: Service and Repair

Coolant Pump - 3.0L

Special Tool(s):

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the coolant pump belt.
4. Using the special tool, remove the coolant pump drive pulley.





5. Disconnect the heater hose from the coolant pump.
6. Disconnect the coolant pump-to-engine hose and position aside.
7. Remove the 3 bolts from the coolant pump assembly.





8. Reposition the coolant pump-to-thermostat housing hose clamp and remove the coolant pump and hose as an assembly.

Installation
1. Connect the coolant pump-to-thermostat housing hose and reposition the clamp.
2. Position the coolant pump assembly and install the 3 bolts.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
^ Tighten the 3 bolts an additional 90 degrees.

3. Connect the coolant pump-to-engine hose and the heater hose.

4. NOTE: Install the coolant pump drive pulley flush with the end of the camshaft.

Using the special tool, install the coolant pump drive pulley.





5. Install the coolant pump belt.
6. Fill and bleed the cooling system.