Pump, Water: Installation: Installation

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The water pump on 3.6L engines is bolted directly to the engine timing chain case cover.

1. Clean mating surfaces.
   NOTE:

   Take notice to the lengths of the mounting bolts. Some M6 bolts mount directly to the timing cover (2).

2. Using a new gasket, Install water pump (1) and tighten the M6, M8, and M10 bolts finger tight.
   Fig 1: Water Pump Bolts Tightening Sequence

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3. Using the sequence shown, tighten the bolts 1 - 12 to their proper torque:
   • Tighten the M6 bolts to 11 N.m (8 ft. lbs.).
   • Tighten the M8 bolts (10, 11) to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
   • Tighten the M10 bolt (12) to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
4. Spin water pump to be sure that pump impeller does not rub against timing chain case/cover (1).
5. Install the lower radiator hose and the bypass hose.
6. Install the idler pulley (4). Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
   CAUTION:

   When installing the serpentine accessory drive belt, belt must be routed correctly. If not, engine may overheat due to water pump rotating in wrong direction.

7. Install the serpentine belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION .
8. Install the right wheel house splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, INSTALLATION .
9. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
10. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
11. Position jack under engine.
12. Install the right engine mount Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION .
13. Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
14. Evacuate air and refill cooling system. Refer to PUMP, WATER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
15. Connect the negative battery cable.
16. Check the cooling system for leaks. Refer to LEAK TESTING .