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Water Pump Replacement 3800 Engine

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter


    Object Number: 46174  Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
  3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  4. Remove the water pump pulley bolts. Remove water pump pulley.
  5. Remove power steering pump bolts and reposition the power steering pump.

  6. Object Number: 46177  Size: SH
  7. Remove water pump bolts.

  8. Object Number: 46178  Size: SH
  9. Remove water pump.
  10. Remove water pump gasket.
  11. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 46178  Size: SH
  1. install the water pump gasket.
  2. Install the water pump.

  3. Object Number: 46177  Size: SH
  4. Install the gasket and water pump.
  5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Use the J 36660-A in order to install the water pump bolts.
  7. Tighten

        • Tighten the long water pump bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft) plus 40 degrees
        • Tighten the short water pump bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft) plus 80 degrees.

    Object Number: 70258  Size: SH
  8. Install the water pump pulley.
  9. Loosely install the water pump pulley bolts.
  10. Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Power Steering System.
  11. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  12. Tighten the water pump pulley bolts.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 13 N·m(115 lb in)

  14. Install the accessory electrical junction block.
  15. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  16. Inspect for leaks.

Water Pump Replacement 3100 Engine

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the drive belt guard.

  3. Object Number: 30978  Size: SH
  4. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
  5. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L.
  6. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  7. Remove the water pump pulley.

  8. Object Number: 26000  Size: SH
  9. Remove the water pump bolts.
  10. Remove the water pump.
  11. Remove the water pump gasket.
  12. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 26000  Size: SH
  1. Install the gasket (1).
  2. Install the water pump (1).
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the water pump bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump bolts to 10N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 30978  Size: SH
  6. Install the water pump pulley. Loosely install the water pump pulley bolts.
  7. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  8. Tighten the water pump pulley bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 25N·m (18 lb in).

  10. Install the drive belt guard.
  11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  12. Inspect for leaks.