Removal and Installation

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Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING in this section.
Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to THERMOSTAT HOUSING - 3.9L in this section.
Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 3.9L .
Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 1: Water Pump - 3.9L Components Removal Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING in this section.

Item 4: Coolant Pump Installation Note

Install a new gasket and inspect and lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant before installing the pump.

Item 3: Coolant Pump Bolts Installation Note

Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb-in), then rotate an additional 90 degrees.

Item 1: Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts Installation Note

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb-in), then rotate an additional 45 degrees.