Charger V8-5.7L (2008)
Water Pump: Removal and Replacement
Water Pump - Removal
5.7L/6.1L ENGINE
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Drain cooling system See: Cooling System/Service and Repair.
3. Remove radiator fan assembly See: Cooling System/Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair/Radiator Fan - Removal.
4. Remove accessory drive belt See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Accessory Drive Belt - Removal
5. Remove thermostat See: Cooling System/Thermostat/Service and Repair/Engine Coolant Thermostat - Removal
NOTE: The water pump mounting bolts (2) are different lengths. Note the location of the water pump mounting bolts (2).
6. Remove water pump mounting bolts (2) and remove water pump (1).
Water Pump - Installation
5.7L/6.1L ENGINE
1. Install water pump and mounting bolts (2). Tighten mounting bolts to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
2. Make sure double ended bolt (3) is in the proper location. Tighten double ended bolt to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Install thermostat See: Cooling System/Thermostat/Service and Repair/Engine Coolant Thermostat - Installation.
4. Install accessory drive belt See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Accessory Drive Belt - Installation.
5. Install the radiator fan assembly See: Cooling System/Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair/Radiator Fan - Installation.
6. Connect negative battery cable.
7. Fill cooling system See: Cooling System/Service and Repair.
8. Pressure test cooling system See: Cooling System/Testing and Inspection/Cooling System - Diagnosis and Testing.