Water Pump - Installation

3.7L ENGINE










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

1. Clean gasket mating surfaces.
2. Using a new gasket, position water pump and install mounting bolts as shown. Tighten water pump mounting bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Spin water pump to be sure that pump impeller does not rub against timing chain case/cover.
4. Connect radiator lower hose to water pump.










5. Install accessory drive belt (2) Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Installation.
6. Position upper fan shroud and fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly.
7. Be sure the upper and lower portions of the fan shroud are firmly connected. All air must flow through the radiator.
8. Install two fan shroud-to-radiator screws.
9. Be sure of at least 25 mm (1.0 inches) between tips of fan blades and fan shroud.
10. Evacuate air and refill cooling system.Coolant Air Evacuation
11. Connect negative battery cable.
12. Check cooling system for leaks.Component Tests and General Diagnostics