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Water Pump: Service and Repair



Water Pump Replacement (LZ4-3.5L)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LZ4-3.5L) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the water pump pulley bolts (1).
5. Remove the water pump assembly bolts (2).
6. Remove the water pump and O-ring.



Installation Procedure





1. Clean the engine block at the water pump mating surface.
2. Install a new water pump O-seal to the water pump.
3. Install the water pump assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

4. Install the water pump bolts (2).

Tighten the water pump bolts to 12 N.m (18 lb in).

5. Install the water pump pulley bolts (1).

Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 12 N.m (18 lb in).

6. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LZ4-3.5L) (Service and Repair)


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