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3.5L Engine

Fig 1: TIMING BELT REAR COVER
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1 - M8 FASTENERS (APPLY THREAD SEALANT)
2 - M10 FASTENERS
3 - M6 FASTENERS
4 - M10 FASTENERS (STUD/NUT)

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

  1. Drain cooling system. See Cooling - Standard Procedure .
  2. Remove accessory drive belts. See Cooling/Accessory Drive/BELT, Serpentine - Removal .
  3. Remove engine timing belt. Refer to Engine/Valve Timing/BELT and SPROCKETS, Timing - Removal .
  4. Remove water pump mounting bolts (3). Note position of longer bolts for proper re-installation.
  5. Remove water pump body from engine.