Commander 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
Water Pump: Removal and Replacement
Water Pump - Removal
4.7L ENGINE
1. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
2. Drain cooling system See: Cooling System/Service and Repair. Do not waste reusable coolant. If solution is clean, drain coolant into a clean
container for reuse.
3. Remove accessory drive belt See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
4. Remove lower radiator hose clamp and remove lower hose at water pump.
5. Remove seven water pump mounting bolts and one stud bolt.
CAUTION: Do not pry water pump at timing chain case/cover. The machined surfaces may be damaged resulting in leaks.
6. Remove water pump and gasket. Discard gasket.
Water Pump - Installation
4.7L ENGINE
1. Clean gasket mating surfaces.
2. Using a new gasket, position water pump and install mounting bolts as shown. Tighten water pump mounting bolts to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Spin water pump to be sure that pump impeller does not rub against timing chain case/cover.
4. Connect radiator lower hose to water pump.
