INSTALLATION
3.8L ENGINE
1. Install new seal into water pump housing groove.
NOTE: The water pump pulley MUST be positioned loosely between the pump housing and drive hub BEFORE water pump installation.
2. Position the water pump pulley loosely between pump housing and drive hub.
3. Install water pump and pulley to the timing chain case cover. Tighten water pump bolts to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
4. Position pulley on water pump hub. Install bolts and tighten to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.).
5. Rotate pump by hand to check for freedom of movement.
6. Install the accessory drive belt. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION)
7. Install drive belt shield.
8. Fill the cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.8L DIESEL ENGINE
1. Clean mating surfaces of water pump housing and engine block as necessary.
2. Place new O-ring in groove in water pump housing. Install water pump and retaining bolts. Torque bolts to 24 N·m (212 in. lbs.).
3. Install both inner and outer timing belt covers (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
4. Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
5. Connect negative battery cable.