Durango 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Water Pump: Removal and Replacement
Water Pump - Removal
3.7L/4.7L ENGINE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system See: Cooling System/Service and Repair.
3. Remove the fan/viscous fan drive assembly from the water pump See: Cooling System/Radiator Cooling Fan. Do not attempt to remove
fan/viscous fan drive assembly from vehicle at this time.
4. If the water pump is being replaced, do not unbolt the fan blade assembly from the thermal viscous fan drive.
5. Remove the two fan shroud-to-radiator screws. Disconnect the coolant overflow hose, windshield washer fluid hose and washer pump electrical
connector.
6. Remove the fan shroud and fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly from vehicle.
7. After removing the fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly, do not place thermal viscous fan drive in horizontal position. If stored horizontally,
silicone fluid in viscous fan drive could drain into its bearing assembly and contaminate lubricant.
8. Remove the accessory drive belt from the water pump pulley (2) See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
9. Remove the lower radiator hose at the water pump.
10. Remove the seven water pump mounting bolts and one stud bolt.
CAUTION: Do not pry on the water pump at the timing chain case/cover. The machined surfaces may be damaged resulting in leaks.
11. Remove the water pump and gasket. Discard the gasket.
Water Pump - Installation
3.7/4.7L ENGINE