3.0L Diesel

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Fig 1: 3.0L WATER PUMP

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WARNING: Risk of injury to skin and eyes from scalding with hot coolant. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90°C (194°F). Open cap slowly to release pressure. Store coolant in suitable and appropriately marked container. Wear protective gloves, clothes and eye wear.

Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove engine cover.
Drain engine coolant (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL)
Disconnect coolant hoses at water pump.
Remove idler pulley (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/IDLER PULLEY - REMOVAL) .
Remove water pump and clean sealing surfaces.