2.4L Engine
-
Disconnect the negative battery cable
-
Detach the Oxygen (O2) sensor electrical connector.
-
Properly
drain the engine coolant into a suitable container. Remove the heater
hose from the thermostat housing for a more complete coolant drain.
-
Remove upper exhaust manifold heat shield.
-
Remove the bolt that attaches the exhaust manifold brace to the manifold.
-
Remove the lower exhaust manifold heat shield.
-
Break the manifold-to-exhaust pipe spring loaded bolts loose using a 13mm box wrench.
-
Raise and safely support the vehicle.
NOTE
It
is necessary to relieve the spring pressure from 1 bolt prior to
removing the second bolt. If the spring pressure is not relieved, it
will cause the exhaust pipe to twist and bind up the bolt as it is
removed.
-
Unfasten the two radiator outlet pipe-to-water pump cover bolts.
-
Remove the manifold to exhaust pipe bolts from the exhaust pipe flange as follows:
-
Unscrew either bolt clockwise 4 turns.
-
Remove the other bolt.
-
Remove the first bolt.
NOTE
DO NOT rotate the flex coupling more than 4° or damage may occur.
-
Pull down and back on the exhaust pipe to disengage it from the exhaust manifold bolts.
-
Remove
the radiator outlet pipe from the oil pan and transaxle. Leave the
lower radiator hose attached and pull down on the outlet pipe to remove
it from the water pump. Leave the radiator outlet pipe hang.
-
Carefully lower the vehicle.
-
Unfasten the exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head retaining nuts, then remove the exhaust manifold, seals and gaskets.
-
Remove
the front timing chain cover and the chain tensioner. For details,
please refer to the procedure located later in this section.
-
Unfasten
the water pump-to-cylinder block bolts. Remove the water pump-to-timing
chain housing nuts. Remove the water pump and cover mounting bolts and
nuts. Remove the water pump and cover as an assembly, then separate the
two pieces.
Water pump and cover mounting—2.4L engine
Click to Enlarge
To install:
-
Thoroughly clean and dry all
mounting surfaces, bolts and bolt holes. Using a new gasket, install
the water pump to the cover and tighten the bolts finger-tight.
-
Lubricate
the splines of the water pump with clean grease and install the
assembly to the engine using new gaskets. Install the mounting bolts
and nuts finger-tight.
-
Lubricate the
radiator outlet pipe O-ring with antifreeze and slide the pipe onto the
water pump cover. Install the bolts finger-tight.
-
With all gaps closed, tighten the bolts, in the following sequence, to the proper values:
-
Pump assembly-to-chain housing nuts:19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm).
-
Pump cover-to-pump assembly: 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
-
Cover-to-block, bottom bolt first: 19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm).
-
Radiator outlet pipe assembly-to-pump cover: 125 inch lbs. (14 Nm).
-
Using
new gaskets, install the exhaust manifold. Make sure to following the
tightening sequence and torque specifications given in the exhaust
manifold procedure located in this section.
-
Raise and safely support the vehicle.
-
Index the exhaust manifold bolts into the exhaust pipe flange.
-
Connect
the exhaust pipe to the manifold. Install the exhaust pipe flange bolts
evenly and gradually to avoid binding. Turn the bolts in until fully
seated.
-
Connect the radiator outlet pipe to the transaxle and oil pan.
-
Install the timing chain tensioner and front cover.
-
Install the lower heat shield.
-
Carefully lower the vehicle.
-
Fasten the bolt that attaches the exhaust manifold brace to the manifold.
-
Tighten the manifold-to-exhaust pipe nuts to specification.
-
Install the upper heat shield.
-
Attach the oxygen sensor connector.
-
Fill
the radiator with coolant until it comes out the heater hose outlet at
the thermostat housing. Then connect the heater hose. Leave the
radiator cap off.
-
Connect the negative
battery cable, then start the engine. Run the vehicle until the
thermostat opens, fill the radiator and recovery tank to their proper
levels, then turn the engine OFF.
-
Once the vehicle has cooled, recheck the coolant level, then install the radiator cap.
3.1L Engine
-
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
-
Properly drain the cooling system into a suitable container.
-
Loosen, but do not remove, the water pump pulley bolts.
-
Remove the serpentine belt.
-
Unfasten the water pump pulley bolts, then remove the pulley.
-
Remove the five water pump mounting bolts, then remove the water pump.
To install:
View of the water pump mounting and bolt tightening specifications—3.1L engine shown
Click to Enlarge
-
Clean all the gasket surfaces completely.
-
Apply
a thin bead of sealer around the outside edge of the water pump along
the gasket sealing area, then install the gasket onto the water pump.
-
Position the water pump on the engine, then tighten the water pump mounting bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
-
Install the water pump pulley and finger-tighten the pulley bolts.
-
Install the serpentine belt.
-
Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
-
Fill the cooling system.
-
Connect
the negative battery cable, then start the engine. Let the engine run
until it reaches normal operating temperature, then check for leaks and
coolant level. Add coolant, if necessary, then turn the engine OFF.
×