Water Pump: Service and Repair

Coolant Pump - 4.6L (3V)








Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
3. Loosen the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
5. Remove the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
6. Remove the 4 coolant pump bolts and the coolant pump.
^ Discard the coolant pump O-ring seal.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install a new coolant pump O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine coolant.
8. Fill and bleed the cooling system.