Sunday, December 1, 2013
How to Replace the Water Pump on a 2006 Town Country
The Town & Country is a family minivan sold by Chrysler since 1990. It is a luxury version of the Chrysler Voyager. The 2006 model is a fourth-generation Town & Country, which was manufactured from 2001 to 2006. This vehicle was available with a six-cylinder 3.3-liter engine or a six-cylinder 3.8-liter engine. The water pump in these vehicles is accessible from the engine compartment and the replacement procedure for the water pump is the same for both engines.
Instructions
- 1
Ensure the engine is completely cool to prevent personal injury due to hot coolant. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal with a socket wrench, so that you dont start the engine inadvertently. Place a drain pan under the drain for the radiator and open the drain plug. Allow the coolant to drain into the drain pan and replace the drain plug.
2Remove the inner splash shield on the engine with a socket wrench and disconnect the accessory drive belt. Remove the mounting bolts for the water pump pulley. Position the pulley loosely between the water pump and water pump housing.
3Disconnect the mounting bolts for the water pump with a socket wrench. Remove the water pump from the engine and discard the gasket.
4Place a new gasket into the housing group on the water pump. Adjust the position of the water pump as needed to install the water pump. Tighten the mounting bolts for the water pump to 105 in. lbs. with a torque wrench. Connect the mounting bolts for the water pump pulley and tighten the mounting bolts to 250 in. lbs. Rotate the water pump manually to ensure that it moves freely.
5Connect the accessory drive belt and inner splash guard with a socket wrench. Attach the cable to the negative battery terminal and fill the radiator with coolant. Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
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