Coolant Pump - 3.5L: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Install the coolant pump and the 8 bolts.
   • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Pump Bolt Tightening Sequence

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2. Remove all of the shop towels from the oil pan opening.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug and allow any accumulated coolant to drain.
   • Remove any residual coolant from the front of the engine and the oil pan using regulated, compressed air and clean, lint-free shop towels.
   • Install the oil pan drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
   NOTE: Any coolant that has accumulated in the oil pan must be drained from the pan and any residual coolant cleaned from the front of the engine and oil pan. Failure to remove all traces of the coolant can result in oil contamination and severe engine damage.

   Engines equipped with late build/replacement RH timing chain guides 

4. Loosen the RH primary timing chain guide upper bolt.
   • Position the RH primary timing chain guide and install the lower bolt.
   • Tighten the 2 bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   Fig 2: Locating RH Primary Timing Chain Guide & Bolts

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   Engines equipped with early build RH timing chain guides 

5. Loosen the RH primary timing chain guide upper bolt.
   • Position the RH primary timing chain guide and install the lower bolt.
   • Tighten the 2 bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   Fig 3: Locating Primary Timing Chain Guide Upper Bolt - RH

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   All vehicles 

6. Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.
   Fig 4: Locating Timing Marks On VCT Assemblies

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7. Install the upper LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   Fig 5: Locating Upper LH Primary Timing Chain Guide & Bolts

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8. Install the lower LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   Fig 6: Locating LH Primary Timing Chain Guide & Bolts

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9. Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
   Fig 7: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm

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10. Reset the primary timing chain tensioner.
    • Rotate the lever counterclockwise.
    • Using a soft-jawed vise, compress the plunger.
    • Align the hole in the lever with the hole in the tensioner housing.
    • Install a suitable lock pin.
    Fig 8: Resetting Primary Timing Chain Tensioner

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11. Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Remove the lock pin.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to remove slack from the timing chain and install the tensioner.
    Fig 9: Locating Primary Tensioner Bolts & Lockpin

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12. As a post check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
    Fig 10: Aligning Timing Marks

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13. Inspect the VCT  housing seals for damage and replace as necessary.
    Fig 11: Locating VCT Housing Seals

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14. Install the LH VCT  housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
    Fig 12: Identifying VCT Housing Bolt Tightening Sequence

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15. Install the RH VCT  housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
    Fig 13: Identifying RH VCT Housing Bolt Tightening Sequence

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16. Install a new engine oil filter.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
    NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing the oil filter.
17. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .