Water Pump: Service and Repair
WATER PUMP REMOVAL / INSTALLATION-3.0L1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain engine coolant.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Remove the cooling fan and fan shroud.
5. Disconnect coolant bypass tube.
6. Remove the drive belt.
7. Remove the water pump pulley.
8. Remove the two bolts from the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
10. Remove the bolts and position the mounting bracket and A/C compressor aside.
11. Remove the bolts and remove the water pump.
12. Install in reverse order of removal.
Water Pump Gasket Installation Note
Note:
^ Use care when scraping aluminum surfaces because gouging could form leak paths.
1. Clean the sealing surfaces.
2. Apply sealant to both sides of gasket a ad place it on water pump.
Steps After Procedure
1. Connect negative battery cable.
2. Fill the radiator with the specified amount and type of engine coolant and bleed the cooling system.