Water Pump - Installation

3.7L ENGINE










The water pump on 3.7L engines is bolted directly to the engine timing chain case cover (2).

1. Clean gasket mating surfaces.
2. Using a new gasket, position water pump (1) and install mounting bolts and stud. Tighten water pump mounting bolts to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Spin water pump to be sure that pump impeller does not rub against timing chain case/cover (2).










4. Install accessory drive belt tensioner.Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner - Installation
5. Install accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Installation.

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.

6. Be sure the upper and lower portions of the fan shroud are firmly connected. All air must flow through the radiator.
7. Install two fan shroud-to-radiator screws.
8. Install viscous fan (if originally equipped).Viscous Radiator Fan Clutch - Installation
9. Be sure of at least 25 mm (1.0 inches) between tips of fan blades and fan shroud.
10. Evacuate air and refill cooling system.Water Pump - Coolant Air Evacuation
11. Connect negative battery cable.
12. Check the cooling system for leaks.Component Tests and General Diagnostics