2.7L Engine

Fig 1: Water Pump - 2.7L Engine

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - WATER PUMP

2 - BOLTS

3 - BOLTS

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE PRESSURE CAP WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND PRESSURIZED. SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN RESULT.

Drain cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Remove radiator fan assembly (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL) .
Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
NOTE: The water pump is driven by the primary timing chain.
Remove the timing chain and all chain guides. (Refer to appropriate ENGINE article).
Remove bolts (2 and 3) attaching water pump (1) to block.
Remove water pump (1)and gasket.