Commander 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Water Pump: Removal and Replacement
Water Pump - Removal
4.7L ENGINE
1. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
2. Drain cooling system See: Service and Repair.
WARNING: Constant tension hose clamps are used on most cooling system hoses. When removing or installing, use only tools designed for
servicing this type of clamp. Always wear safety glasses when servicing constant tension clamps.
CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement is necessary, use only an original
equipment clamp with matching number or letter.
3. Remove two fan to radiator shroud-to-radiator screws.
4. Remove viscous fan (if equipped).See: Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Cooling Fan - Removal
5. Remove accessory drive belt See: Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Serpentine Accessory
Drive Belt - Removal.
6. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.See: Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt Tensioner/Service and
Repair/Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner - Removal
7. Remove 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.
8. Remove water pump (1) and gasket. Discard gasket.
Water Pump - Installation
4.7L ENGINE
