Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to RADIATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET (3.8L ENGINE or RADIATOR HOSES (5.7L) .
- Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
- Reposition the outlet hose clamp at the water outlet.
- Remove the outlet hose from the water outlet.
- Remove the drive belt tensioner pulley bolts and pulley from the water pump.
- Remove the throttle body heater outlet hose from the radiator.
- Remove the water pump bolts.
- Remove the water pump.
- Remove the water pump gaskets.
- Clean and inspect the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP CLEANING AND INSPECTION .