Water Pump: Service and Repair

Water Pump Replacement (L26/3.8L)

Tools Require

J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) (Service and Repair).
2. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
5. Remove the water pump pulley.




6. Remove the power steering pump bolts and reposition the pump.




7. Remove the water pump bolts.
8. Remove the water pump.
9. Remove the water pump gasket.
10. Clean and inspect the water pump mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the water pump gasket.
2. Install the water pump.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the water pump bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft) plus an additional 80 degrees usingJ 45059.




4. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).




5. Install the water pump pulley.
6. Install the water pump pulley bolts until snug.
7. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Tighten the water pump pulley bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) (Service and Repair).