Pump, Water: Installation: 3.6L
- Clean the gasket mating surfaces.NOTE:
Note the lengths of the mounting bolts. Some M6 bolts mount directly to the timing cover (2).
- Using a NEW gasket, install the water pump (1) and tighten the M6, M8, and M10 bolts finger tight.
- Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the bolts 1 - 12 to their proper torque:
- Tighten the M6 bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the M8 bolts (10, 11) to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the M10 bolt (12) to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the idler pulley. Refer to PULLEY, IDLER, INSTALLATION .CAUTION:
A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement is necessary, use only an original equipment clamp with matching number or letter.
- Install the lower radiator hose (2).
- 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.
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION .
- Evacuate air and refill the cooling system. Refer to COOLANT SYSTEM AIR EVACUATION .
- Install the air cleaner body. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Check the cooling system for leaks. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM LEAKS .