Coolant Pump - 3.5L GTDI: Removal

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan may cause engine failure.

1.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .

2.

Remove the engine front cover. Refer to ENGINE - 3.5L GTDI .

3.

Remove and discard the oil filter.

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4.

Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the VCT assemblies as shown in illustration.

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5.

NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

Install the Special Tool(s): Tool, Camshaft Holding 303-1248.

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6.

NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

Install the Special Tool(s): Tool, Camshaft Holding 303-1248.

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7.

Remove the 3 bolts and the RH VCT housing.

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8.

Remove the 3 bolts and the LH VCT housing.

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NOTE: The following 3 steps are for primary timing chains when the colored links are not visible.

9.

Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT assembly as shown in illustration.

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10.

Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the LH intake VCT assembly as shown in illustration.

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11.

NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the 2 colored links.

Mark the 2 timing chain links that align with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket as shown in illustration.

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12.

Remove the 2 bolts and the primary timing chain tensioner.

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13.

Remove the primary timing chain tensioner arm.

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14.

Remove the 2 bolts and the lower LH primary timing chain guide.

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15.

Remove the primary timing chain.

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16.

Remove the bolt and the upper LH primary timing chain guide.

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17.

Compress the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and install a lockpin to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.

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18.

NOTE: The VCT bolt and the exhaust camshaft bolt must be discarded and new ones installed. However, the exhaust camshaft washer is reusable.

Remove the RH VCT assembly bolt and the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- Remove the RH VCT assembly, secondary timing chain and the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket as an assembly.
- Discard the bolts.

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19.

Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.

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20.

Place clean lint-free shop towels in the oil pan opening to prevent coolant from entering the oil pan during coolant pump removal.

21.

Remove the 8 bolts and the coolant pump.

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22.

Remove and discard the gaskets.

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