Water - Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The water pump is bolted directly to the engine timing chain case cover.
- Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
- Drain cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM ).
- Remove fan/viscous fan drive assembly from water pump ( Fig 1) (Refer to REMOVAL ), Do not attempt to remove fan/viscous fan drive assembly from vehicle at this time.
WARNING: CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS ARE USED ON MOST COOLING SYSTEM HOSES. WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING, USE ONLY TOOLS DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THIS TYPE OF CLAMP, SUCH AS SPECIAL CLAMP TOOL (NUMBER 6094), SNAP-ON CLAMP TOOL (NUMBER HPC-20) MAY BE USED FOR LARGER CLAMPS. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING CONSTANT TENSION CLAMPS.CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement is necessary, use only an original equipment clamp with matching number or letter.
- If water pump is being replaced, do not unbolt fan blade assembly from thermal viscous fan drive.
- Remove two fan shroud-to-radiator screws ( Fig 2). Disconnect the coolant overflow hose, windshield washer fluid hose and washer pump electrical connector.
- Remove upper fan shroud and fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly from vehicle.
- After removing fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly, do not place thermal viscous fan drive in horizontal position. If stored horizontally, silicone fluid in viscous fan drive could drain into its bearing assembly and contaminate lubricant.
- Remove accessory drive belt (REMOVAL).
- Remove lower radiator hose clamp and remove lower hose at water pump.
- Remove seven water pump mounting bolts and one stud bolt.CAUTION: Do not pry water pump at timing chain case/cover. The machined surfaces may be damaged resulting in leaks.
- Remove water pump and gasket. Discard gasket.