How Do You Remove A Water Pump From A 2006 Dodge Caravan?
The water pump is critical to the Dodge Caravan’s cooling system, as it sends the coolant to the engine. If you need to remove the water pump for replacement, the method depends on the engine type. You should talk with your mechanic before beginning wok–especially if your van has a four-cylinder engine, as you must remove the timing belt to get to the pump. Disconnect the van’s negative battery cable. Raise the Caravan’s front end and support it on jack stands, making sure the parking brake is on. Drain the engine coolant into a large container by removing the drain plug at the radiator and then the engine block. Detach the engine’s splash shield by removing its bolts. Loosen the bolts for the water pump pulley, then remove the drive belt by turning the belt tensioner with a ratchet wrench to loosen the tension on the belt. Remove the pulley bolts and move the pulley so you can reach the water pump’s mounting bolts. Remove the mounting bolts and then rotate the pulley and move it inwa