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Water Pump: Service and Repair

Water Pump-3.9L

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the thermostat housing.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.
4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.

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Part 2 Of 2:





5. To install. reverse the removal procedure.
6. Fill and bleed the cooling system.

Item 4: Coolant Pump Installation Note
1. Install a new gasket and inspect and lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant before installing the pump.

Item 3: Coolant Pump Bolts Installation Note
1. Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.), then rotate an additional 90 degrees.

Item 1: Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts Installation Note
1. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.), then rotate an additional 45 degrees.