Installation-3.7L Engine

Fig 1: View Of Water Pump & Bolt Tightening Sequence - 3.7L

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1 - WATER PUMP

2 - TIMING CHAIN COVER

The water pump (1) on 3.7L engines is bolted directly to the engine timing chain case cover (2).

Clean gasket mating surfaces.
Using a new gasket, position water pump and install mounting bolts as shown. See Fig 1. Tighten water pump mounting bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
Spin water pump to be sure that pump impeller does not rub against timing chain case/cover.

Connect radiator lower hose to water pump.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Belt - 3.7L

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1 - GENERATOR PULLEY

2 - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT

3 - POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY

4 - CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

5 - IDLER PULLEY

6 - TENSIONER

7 - A/C COMPRESSOR PULLEY

8 - WATER PUMP PULLEY

Install accessory drive belt (2). See INSTALLATION .
Position upper fan shroud and fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly.
Be sure the upper and lower portions of the fan shroud are firmly connected. All air must flow through the radiator.
Install two fan shroud-to-radiator screws.
Be sure of at least 25 mm (1.0 inches) between tips of fan blades and fan shroud.
Fill cooling system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Connect negative battery cable.
Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks.