Installation Procedure
- Install the new water pump gasket.
- Install the water pump.
- Loosely install the long water pump bolts.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Loosely install the short water pump bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 14 N.m (124 lb in).
- Install the water pump pulley.
- Install the water pump pulley bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the idler pulley and the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical -3.5L.
- Install the surge tank outlet hose. Refer to Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Outlet .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .