- 3/8-inch drive ratchet
- 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 18 mm sockets
- 1/4-inch drive socket set
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Pliers
- Drain pan
- Funnel
- Gasket scraper
- Torque wrench
Parts Needed:
- New water pump (Mopar Part # 53010933 or equivalent)
- New thermostat (Mopar Part # 53010903 or equivalent)
- New gasket for the water pump (Mopar Part # 53010928 or equivalent)
- New gasket for the thermostat housing (Mopar Part # 53010902 or equivalent)
- Coolant/Antifreeze (50/50 mix of antifreeze and water)
1. Drain the coolant
- Allow the engine to cool down.
- Open the radiator drain petcock located at the bottom of the radiator to drain the coolant.
- Make sure to drain coolant into a drain pan to collect the draining coolant.
2. Disconnect the battery
- Disconnect the negative battery cable to avoid any electrical accidents during the process.
3. Locate the water pump.
- The water pump is located on the front of the engine, below the thermostat housing.
4. Remove the fan shroud
- Remove the screws holding the fan shroud to the radiator and lift the shroud off to expose the water pump.
5. Remove the serpentine belt
- Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt and remove the serpentine belt.
6. Remove the water pump bolts.
- Remove the bolts securing the water pump.
7. Separate the water pump from the engine block.
- Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the water pump away from the engine block if necessary.
8. Clean the water pump mounting surface
- Clean the mating surfaces of the water pump and the engine block to remove any old gasket material.
9. Install the new gasket.
-Install the new gasket on the water pump mounting surface.
10. Reinstall the water pump
- Position the new water pump with the gasket and reinsert the bolts you removed earlier.
11. Reattach the serpentine belt.
- Reattach the serpentine belt to the engine and tighten the tensioner.
12. Reconnect the battery
- Reconnect the battery cable to restore power to the vehicle.
13. Refill the coolant
- Refill the radiator and coolant reservoir with the 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water.
14. Start the engine
- Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes to circulate the coolant throughout the system.
15. Check for leaks
- Check for any leaks around the water pump and thermostat housing. If necessary, tighten the bolts until the leak stops.
16. Test drive
- Take your vehicle for a test drive to ensure the water pump and cooling system are functioning correctly.
