Avenger V6-2.7L (2008)
Water Pump: Removal and Replacement
Water Pump - Removal
2.7L ENGINE
WARNING: Do not remove pressure cap with the system hot and pressurized. Serious burns from coolant can result.
1. Drain cooling system See: Cooling System/Service and Repair.
2. Remove radiator fan assembly See: Cooling System/Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Radiator Fan - Removal.
3. Remove accessory drive belt See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
NOTE: The water pump is driven by the primary timing chain.
4. Remove the timing chain and all chain guides See: Timing Components/Timing Chain/Service and Repair/Timing Chain & Sprockets - Removal.
5. Remove bolts (2 and 3) attaching water pump (1) to block.
6. Remove water pump (1) and gasket.
Water Pump - Installation
2.7L ENGINE