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Coolant Pump, Removing and Installing|Page 3461 > < Water Pump|Specifications
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Water Pump: Service and Repair
Coolant Pump, Removing and Installing

Coolant pump, removing and installing 

Note:

Coolant pump is bolted to bracket for generator, power steering pump and viscous fan.

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Lock carrier in service position   See: Body and Frame/Lock Carrier/Service and Repair/Procedures/Lock Carrier And Front Bumper
Reinforcement, Moving to Service Position

Removing 

CAUTION:  Before disconnecting the battery:

Stop the engine.
Determine the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
Switch the ignition off (also applies when connecting the battery). Failure to do so may damage the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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Switch ignition off and disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.

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Remove ribbed belt   See: Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Ribbed Belt/Service and Repair/Procedures

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Remove viscous fan (with belt pulley)  See: Radiator Cooling Fan/Fan Clutch/Service and Repair

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Remove V-belt.  See: Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Ribbed Belt/Service and Repair/Procedures

Note:

Ribbed belt for A/C compressor and torque support remains installed.

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Drain coolant.  See: Coolant/Service and Repair

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Loosen clamps for coolant hoses -1- and -2-

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Remove coolant hose to radiator at coolant line.

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Remove intake air duct between intake manifold and charge air cooler.

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Remove mounting bolts for generator.

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Remove generator toward front.

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Disconnect wiring from removed generator.

Coolant Pump, Removing and Installing|Page 3461 > < Water Pump|Specifications