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Water Pump: Service and Repair

WATER PUMP - 3.0L (4V) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION





Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Drain the engine cooling system.
3. Disconnect the crankcase vent tube and position it aside.





4. Remove the water pump belt.
5. Using the water pump pulley service set SST and the crankshaft vibration damper remover SST, remove the water pump drive pulley.
6. Disconnect the heater hose from the water pump.
7. Disconnect the water pump-to-engine hose and position it aside.
8. Remove the 3 bolts from the water pump assembly.





9. Reposition the water pump-to-thermostat housing hose clamp and remove the water pump and hose as an assembly.

Installation
1. Connect the water pump-to-thermostat housing hose and reposition the clamp.
2. Position the water pump and install the 3 bolts.
^ Tighten to 10 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf).
^ Tighten the 3 bolts an additional 90 degrees.
3. Connect the water pump-to-engine hose and the heater hose.

Note
^ Install the water pump drive pulley flush with the end of the camshaft.








4. Using the water pump pulley service kit SST and the power steering pump pulley installer SST, install the water pump drive pulley.
5. Install the water pump belt.
6. Connect the crankcase vent tube.





7. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system.
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