Chrysler Repair: 2000 chryslerT&C 3.8 remove water pump, haynes manual, ring groove


Question
how do I go about removing the water pump from the 3.8 what needs to be removed to access the pump, and are there any diagrams out there to look at?  

Answer
Hi Pete,
Drain the system
remove the drive belt
remove the splash shield between the right front wheel and the front of the engine after jacking up the right front
remove the pulley screws and then the pulley
remove the pump mounting screws, and then the pump
remove and discard the o-ring seal
clean the o-ring groove and o-ring surfaces on pump and timing chain cover
install new o-ring
install pump and tighten to 105 inch pounds
check for free movement of rotor
install pulley, tighten screws to 250 inch pounds
install belt,
install spash shield
refill cooling system.
Maybe a Haynes manual would show it for your vehicle but it is pretty straightforward
good luck
Roland