2.7L Engine

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Water Pump - 2.7L Engine

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - WATER PUMP

2 - BOLTS

3 - BOLTS

WARNING: Do not remove pressure cap with the system hot and pressurized. Serious burns from coolant can result.

Drain cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Remove radiator fan assembly (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL) .
Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
NOTE: The water pump is driven by the primary timing chain.
Remove the timing chain and all chain guides (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) .
Remove bolts (2 and 3) attaching water pump (1) to block.
Remove water pump (1) and gasket.