Removal And Installation: Installation

The water pump on 3.6L engines is bolted directly to the engine timing chain case cover.

1. Clean the gasket mating surfaces.
   NOTE:

   Take notice to the lengths of the mounting bolts. Some M6 bolts mount directly to the timing cover.

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2. Using a NEW  gasket, install water pump and tighten the M6, and M10 bolts (1) finger tight.
   Fig 1: Water Pump Bolts Tightening Sequence

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3. Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the bolts 1 - 9 to their proper torque specifications:
   • Tighten the M6 bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
   • Tighten the M8 bolts (9) to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
4. Spin water pump to be sure that pump impeller does not rub against timing cover.

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5. Install the lower radiator hose (2) and the bypass hose (1).

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6. Install the idler pulleys (2). Tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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7. Install the engine mounting block to the water pump. Tighten the bolts To:
   • Tighten the M 8 bolt to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
   • Tighten the M10 bolt to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
8. Install the right engine mount. Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, RIGHT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
   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 the serpentine belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
10. Evacuate air and refill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Check the cooling system for leaks. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .