Removal - 2.7L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
It is normal for the water pump to weep a small amount of coolant from the primary weep hole (black stain at weep passage). Do not replace the water pump if this condition exists. Replace the water pump if a heavy deposit or a steady flow of engine coolant is evident from the primary weep passage. See Figure and Figure. This indicates a shaft seal failure and pump must be replaced. Coolant may leak from the secondary weep passage and fill the valley of the engine. See Figure and Figure. If this condition is found, clean the primary weep passage of debris. Be sure to perform a thorough analysis before replacing water pump.
WARNING:
DO NOT REMOVE PRESSURE CAP WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND PRESSURIZED. SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN RESULT.
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Drain cooling system (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .NOTE: The water pump is driven by the primary timing chain.
- Remove the timing chain cover, timing chain, and all chain guides. Refer to TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS .
- Remove bolts attaching water pump to block. See Fig 1.
- Remove water pump and gasket.
| 1 - WATER PUMP |
| 2 - BOLTS |
| 3 - BOLTS |