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Pump, Water: Installation: 3.6L

Fig 1: Idler Pulley, Water Pump & Bolts
GC0144238Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Clean mating surfaces.
    NOTE:

    Take notice the lengths of the mounting bolts. Some M6 bolts mount directly to the timing cover (2).

  2. Using a new gasket, position water pump (1) and hand tighten the M6 mounting bolts.
  3. Hand tighten the idler pulley (4) bolt.
  4. Hand tighten the upper M8 and M10 water pump to engine block mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Water Pump Fasteners Tightening Sequence
    GC0144510Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Tightening the water pump fasteners in sequential order, will insure proper sealing surface.

  5. Tighten the bolts 1 - 12 in the sequence shown in illustration. Tighten the bolts to their respective torque:
    • Tighten M6 mounting bolts to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
    • Tighten M8 bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
    • Tighten M10 bolt to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
    • Repeat the tightening sequence until the proper torque has been met.
  6. Spin water pump to be sure that pump impeller does not rub against timing chain case/cover.
    Fig 3: Radiator Hose & Heater Hose
    GC0144271Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    CAUTION:

    A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps (4). If replacement is necessary, use only an original equipment clamp with matching number or letter.

  7. Install the lower radiator hose (2).
  8. Install the lower return heater hose (1).
    Fig 4: Identifying Drive Belt Tensioners & Accessory Drive Belt
    GC0144236Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    CAUTION:

    When installing the serpentine accessory drive belt, belt must be routed correctly. If not, engine may overheat due to water pump rotating in wrong direction.

  9. Install accessory drive belt (4). Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION .
  10. Evacuate air and refill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 5: Air Inlet Hose, Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Connector & Clamps
    GC0145457Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Install the air intake hose and Resonator (3) assembly at the air filter housing (4).
  12. Connect the intake air temperature sensor (2).
  13. Connect negative battery cable.
  14. Check the cooling system for leaks. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
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