M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
WATER PUMP
Exploded View CO-24
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
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When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to get engine coolant on drive belts.
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Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
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After installing water pump, connect hose and clamp securely, then check for leaks using the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool)
and the radiator cap tester adapter [SST: EG17650301 (J33984-A)].
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH).
2. Remove air duct (inlet) and air cleaner case assembly.
3. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
4. Remove drive belts.
5. Drain engine coolant from radiator.
CAUTION:
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Perform this step when the engine is cold.
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Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
6. Remove water drain plug (front) on water pump side of cylinder block to drain engine coolant from engine inside.
7. Remove chain tensioner cover and water pump cover from front timing chain case.
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Use the seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J37228)] to cut liquid gasket for removal.
8. Remove timing chain tensioner (primary) as follows: