3.5L Engine

Fig 1: Water Pump-3.2/3.5L Engine

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

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.

NOTE: It is normal for the water pump to weep a small amount of coolant from the weep hole (black stain on water pump body). Do not replace the water pump if this condition exists. Replace the water pump if a heavy deposit or a steady flow of engine coolant is evident on water pump body from the weep hole (shaft seal failure). Be sure to perform a thorough analysis before replacing water pump.

Drain the cooling system. See Cooling - Standard Procedure .
NOTE: The water pump is driven by the timing belt.
Remove the engine timing belt. Refer to Engine/Valve Timing/BELT and SPROCKETS, Timing - Removal .
Remove the water pump mounting bolts. Note the position of the longer bolt for proper re-installation.
Remove the water pump body from engine.