Water Pump: Service and Repair

Water Pump Replacement (3.4L)

Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the drive belt shield bolt.
3. Remove the drive belt shield.





4. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
5. Remove the drive belt.
6. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
7. Remove the water pump pulley.





8. Remove the water pump bolts.
9. Remove the water pump (1).
10. Remove the water pump gasket (2).
11. Clean the water pump gasket mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the water pump gasket (2).
2. Install the water pump (1).

3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the water pump bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).





4. Install the water pump pulley.
5. Install the water pump pulley bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
6. Install the drive belt.
7. Install the drive belt shield.
8. Install the drive belt shield bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
9. Fill the cooling system.