Replacing the water pump

2005 JEEP LIBERTY

48,875 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

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Hello, I am replace the water pump myself. Did I miss anything here? drain the the antifreeze, remove the belt, unbolt the water pump, remove it and replace it with the new one do the steps in reverse. Do I need to replace the thermostat and the gasket at the same time? Please help, thanks

Nov 22, 2008 at 9:26 AM

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Hello,

Before removing the water pump you will have to drain the coolant. Remove the drive belt and the radiator fan.

Remember to only work on the cooling system when the engine is cool.

Here is a helpful guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/water-pump-replacement

It will be a good idea to change the thermostat and gasket as you will have all the components apart.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

I have attached the complete replacement procedure below.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

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Nov 30, 2021 at 12:39 PM