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Pump, Water: Removal: 3.0L

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air intake assembly.
  3. Drain coolant into a clean container. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 1: Thermostat Housing, Purge Tube, Heater Supply Hose Fitting & Bypass Housing
    GC0146956Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Remove the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing (1) and position aside.
  5. Remove the coolant recovery bottle purge hose from purge tube (2).
  6. Remove the heater supply hose from the fitting on the water pump (3).
  7. Remove the lower radiator hose from the bypass housing (4) and position aside.
    Fig 2: Pulleys, Tensioner & Drive Belt 3.0L
    GC0146633Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Remove belt tensioner assembly (7). Refer to TENSIONER, BELT, REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the belt tensioner mounting bracket.
    Fig 3: Fuel Supply Line
    GC0146987Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    CAUTION:

    The fuel lines are a one time torque. If the fuel lines are removed. They would require replacing.

    NOTE:

    High pressure fuel tubes from the fuel injection pressure pump to the fuel rail or from the fuel rail to the fuel injector must be replaced with new units if removed.

  10. Remove the fuel supply line (2). Refer to TUBE(S), FUEL, REMOVAL .
    Fig 4: (EGR) Air Flow Control Valve
    GC0146713Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Remove the EGR air control valve (2). Refer to VALVE, EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR), REMOVAL .
    Fig 5: Temperature Sensor & Torx Head Fasteners
    GC0146954Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Disconnect the temperature sensor connector.
  13. Remove the temperature sensor (4).
  14. Remove the four front torx head fasteners (3) and one upper rear torx head fasteners (1).
    Fig 6: Coolant Pipe
    GC0146957Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    CAUTION:

    It is not necessary to remove the rear section of the water pump assembly (2).

    CAUTION:

    Removal of the housing may cause the coolant pipe (1) to separate from under the intake assembly which can disturb the seal and may leak if not installed properly.

    Fig 7: Exploded View Of Water Pump
    GC0146955Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Remove the thermostat assembly.
  16. Remove water pump mounting bolts (6).
  17. Separated the water pump front housing (4) from the rear housing (2) and discard the gasket (3).
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