3.5L Engine

Fig 1: Water Pump - 3.5L Engine

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SCREWS

2 - WATER PUMP BODY

The water pump on all models can be replaced without discharging the air conditioning system.

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE PRESSURE CAP WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.

Drain cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Remove accessory drive belts (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
NOTE: The water pump is driven by the timing belt.
Remove engine timing belt. (Refer to appropriate ENGINE article).
Remove water pump mounting bolts (1). Note position of longer bolts for proper re-installation.
Remove water pump body (1) from engine.