Coolant Pump - 3.5L: Installation

All vehicles 

NOTE: Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.
1. Install the coolant pump and the 8 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration in 2 stages:
   • Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
     Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Pump Bolts Tightening Sequence

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2. Remove all of the shop towels from the oil pan opening.
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.
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).

   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: Location of Primary Timing Chain Guide And Upper Bolt

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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: Location of RH Primary Timing Chain Guide And Lower Bolt

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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: Location of Timing Marks On Crankshaft Sprockets And 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: Location of Upper LH Primary Timing Chain Guide And 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: Location of Lower LH Primary Timing Chain Guide And Bolts

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9. Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
   Fig 7: Location of 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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NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to remove slack from the timing chain and install the tensioner.
11. Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Remove the lock pin.
      Fig 9: Location of Primary Tensioner Bolts And Lockpin

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12. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
    • There are 38 links in between the RH intake VCT assembly colored link (1) and the LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2).
    • There are 27 links in between LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2) and the crankshaft sprocket link (3).
      Fig 10: Location of Timing Marks On VCT Assembly Colored Link And Crankshaft Sprocket Link

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

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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
NOTE: During removal, the O-ring seal may remain on the cylinder head. If so, remove the O-ring seal from the cylinder head, inspect the seal (replace as necessary) and install the O-ring seal on the VCT housing.
Fig 12: Location of VCT Housing-To-Cylinder Head O-Ring Seals
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14. Inspect the VCT housing-to-cylinder head O-ring seals for damage and replace as necessary.
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.
15. Install the LH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 13: Identifying LH VCT Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence

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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.
16. Install the RH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 14: Identifying RH VCT Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing the oil filter.
17. Install a new engine oil filter.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
18. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 3.5L .