Town & Country V6-4.0L (2008)
Water Pump: Removal and Replacement
Water Pump - Removal
4.0L ENGINE
1. Drain cooling systemSee: Cooling System/Service and Repair.
NOTE: The water pump is driven by the timing belt.
2. Remove engine timing beltSee: Timing Components/Timing Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Timing Belt & Sprockets -
Removal.
3. Remove water pump mounting bolts. Note position of longer bolt for proper re-installation.
4. Remove water pump body from engine.
Water Pump - Installation
4.0L ENGINE
1. Clean all O-ring surfaces on pump and cover.
2. Apply Mopar(R) Dielectric Grease or the equivalent silicone grease to the O-ring to facilitate assembly. Install new O-ring on water pump.
3. Position water pump to engine.
4. Install mounting bolts and tighten to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
5. Install timing beltSee: Timing Components/Timing Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Timing Belt & Sprockets - Installation.
6. Fill cooling systemSee: Cooling System/Service and Repair.