Water Pump Replacement

Water Pump Replacement

1. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

2. Remove the timing belt:

- J35A6 engine Timing Belt Removal (J35A6)
- '07 model J35A7 engine
- '08-10 models J35A7 engine Timing Belt Removal (J35A7)

3. Remove the timing belt adjuster:

- J35A6 engine Timing Belt Adjuster Replacement (J35A6)
- '07 model J35A7 engine
- '08-10 models J35A7 engine Timing Belt Adjuster Replacement (J35A7)

4. Remove the five bolts securing the water pump (A), then remove the water pump.





5. Inspect and clean the O-ring groove and the mating surface with the engine block.

6. Install the water pump with a new O-ring (B).

7. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.

8. Install the timing belt adjuster:

- J35A6 engine Timing Belt Adjuster Replacement (J35A6)
- '07 model J35A7 engine
- '08-10 models J35A7 engine Timing Belt Adjuster Replacement (J35A7)

9. Install the timing belt:

- J35A6 engine Timing Belt Installation (J35A6)
- '07 model J35A7 engine
- '08-10 models J35A7 engine Timing Belt Installation (J35A7)

10. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open Service and Repair.