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sufficient quantity. Always drain coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is
contaminated or is several years old.
Remove the two bolts that retain the fan shroud and position the shroud back over the fan. 3.
Remove the four bolts that retain the cooling fan. Remove the fan and shroud. 4.
Loosen and remove the accessory drive belt. Earlier models may have two drive belts, remove them
both. 5.
Remove the water pump pulley and, if necessary, the vent hose to the emissions canister. 6.
Remove the heater hose at the water pump. 7.
Remove the timing belt cover. Remove the lower radiator hose from the water pump. 8.
Remove the water pump mounting bolts and the water pump. Clean all gasket mounting surfaces. 9.
Install the water pump in the reverse order of removal. Coat the threads of the mounting bolts with
sealer before installation. 10.
2.9L Engines
Drain the coolant from the radiator and remove the lower hose and the return hose from the water
inlet housing. 1.
CAUTION
When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are
quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove
fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless
it is contaminated or several years old.
Using Tools T83T−6312−A and B remove the fan and clutch assembly from the front of the water
pump. 2.
See the engine fan removal procedure in this section.
Loosen the alternator mounting bolts and remove the alternator belt. 3.
Remove the water pump pulley. 4.
Remove the bolts retaining the water pump assembly and remove the water pump, water inlet
housing, and the thermostat from the front cover. 5.
Before installing the water pump, clean the gasket surfaces on the front cover and on the water pump
assembly. Apply gasket sealer to both sides of the new gasket and install the water pump in the
reverse order of removal. 6.
3.0L Engine
Disconnect the battery ground cable. 1.
Drain the cooling system. 2.
CAUTION
When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are
quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove
fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless
it is contaminated or several years old.
Remove the engine fan. 3.
Loosen the 4 water pump pulley bolts. 4.
Remove the accessory drive belts. 5.
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