Installation

3.8L ENGINE

Figure 1 - Water Pump Seal:

1. Ensure that the seal groove and sealing surfaces are clean and free of debris.
2. Install the new seal (2) into water pump housing groove.

NOTE: The water pump pulley MUST be positioned loosely between the pump housing and drive hub BEFORE water pump installation.

3. Position the water pump pulley loosely between pump housing and drive hub.
4. Install water pump and pulley to the timing chain case cover. Tighten water pump bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs).
5. Position pulley on water pump hub. Install bolts and tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs).
6. Rotate pump by hand to check for freedom of movement.
7. Install the accessory drive belt.
8. Install drive belt shield.
9. Evacuate air and refill cooling system.
10. Check cooling system for leaks.