Pump, Water: Installation: 3.6L

Fig 1: Idler Pulley, Water Pump & Bolts

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

1. Clean mating surfaces.
2. Using a new seal, position water pump (1) and install mounting bolts. Note the shorter bolts (2) bolt directly to the timing cover. Tighten the M6 water pump mounting bolts to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
3. Spin water pump to be sure that pump impeller does not rub against timing chain case/cover (1).
   Fig 2: Belt Tensioner, Accessory Drive Belt - With A/C

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4. Install the lower radiator hose and the bypass hose.
5. Install the idler pulley (2). Tighten the mounting bolt to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
   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.

6. Install accessory drive belt (7). Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION .
   Fig 3: Engine Mount Bracket & Bolts

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7. From under the vehicle. Position the engine mount bracket (1) to the water pump and timing cover. Tighten the M8 mounting bolt (3) to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.). Tighten the M10 mounting bolts (2) to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the stand.
9. Lower the vehicle.
   Fig 4: Right Side Engine Mount & Nuts

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10. Install the engine mount nuts (1). Tighten to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 5: Intake Air Assembly, Elbow & Air Intake Tube

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11. Install the air intake assembly (1).
12. Evacuate air and refill cooling system. Refer to PUMP, WATER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
13. Connect negative battery cable.
14. Check the cooling system for leaks. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .