How to change water pump? have pulled everything but the damper and want to make sure I am goingh in the right direction

For The 3.0 Motor. (3.3 Way down the line.)

Drain cooling system.
Remove timing belt. Refer to Engine for procedure.
Remove water pump mounting bolts.
Separate pump from water inlet pipe and remove water pump.

Timing Belt Removal
Raise vehicle and remove accessory drive belt splash shield (Fig. 66).
Remove accessory drive belts.
Remove crankshaft pulley and damper (Fig. 68).
Support engine and remove right side engine mount.
Remove engine support bracket (Fig. 67).
Remove timing belt covers (Fig. 67).
Mark belt running direction for installation (Fig. 69).
Loosen timing belt tensioner bolt (Fig. 71) and remove timing belt.
Remove crankshaft sprocket flange shield (Fig. 68). CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS To remove camshaft sprockets
Hold camshaft sprocket with Spanner Tool MB-990775. Loosen and remove bolt and washer (Fig. 70).
Remove camshaft sprocket from camshaft. To install camshaft sprockets:
Place camshaft sprocket on camshaft.
Install bolt and washer to camshaft. Using Spanner Tool MB-990775, hold camshaft sprocket and torque bolt to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 70). TIMING BELT TENSIONER
Install timing belt tensioner and tensioner spring.
Hook spring upper end to water pump pin and lower end to tensioner bracket with hook out (Fig. 71).
Turn timing belt tensioner counterclockwise full travel in adjustment slot and tighten bolt to temporarily hold this position (Fig. 72).

INSTALLATION


Install timing belt on crankshaft sprocket and keep belt tight on tension side (Fig. 69). Install belt on the front (radiator side) camshaft sprocket. Install belt on the water pump pulley, rear camshaft sprocket and finally on the timing belt tensioner.
Rotate the front camshaft sprocket in opposite direction to take up belt slack. Check that all timing marks are aligned (Fig. 69).
Install crankshaft sprocket flange (Fig. 68).
Loosen tensioner bolt and allow spring to tension timing belt.
Turn crankshaft two full turns in clockwise direction. Turn smoothly and in clockwise direction ONLY.
Align the timing marks on the sprockets and tighten the timing belt tensioner locking bolt to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.) torque.
Install timing belt covers.
Install engine support bracket.
Install right side engine mount.
Install crankshaft damper and pulleys (Fig. 68). Tighten damper center bolt to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) .
Install accessory drive belts.
Install accessory drive belt splash shield (Fig. 66).

Be sure to also replace all the cam and crank seals why you are there. Might as well put a belt on too.

FOR THE 3.3 OR 3.8 MOTORS.

Drain Cooling System.
Remove accessory drive belt.
Remove right front lower fender shield.
Remove water pump pulley bolts and remove pulley.
Remove water pump mounting screws. Remove water pump.
Remove and discard O-ring seal.
Clean O-ring groove and O-ring surfaces on pump and chain case cover. Take care not to scratch or gouge sealing surface

Installation

Install new O-ring into groove.
Install water pump to chain case cover. Tighten screws to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) .
Rotate pump by hand to check for freedom of movement.
Position pulley on pump. Install screws and tighten to 30 Nm (250 inch lbs.) .
Install accessory drive belt.
Install right front lower fender shield.
Refill Cooling System.

FOR THE 2.4 MOTOR

Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Raise vehicle on a hoist. Remove right inner splash shield.
Remove accessory drive belts.
Drain cooling system.
Support engine from the bottom and remove right engine mount.
Remove right engine mount bracket.
Remove timing belt. Refer to Engine for procedure.
Remove timing belt idler pulley.
Hold camshaft sprocket with Special tool C-4687 and adaptor C-4687-1 while removing bolt. Remove both cam sprockets.
Remove rear timing belt cover.

Install new O-ring gasket in water pump body O-ring groove. CAUTION: Make sure O-ring is properly seated in water pump groove before tightening screws. An improperly located O-ring may cause damage to the O-ring and cause a coolant leak.
Assemble pump body to block and tighten screws to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) . Pressurize cooling system to 15 psi with pressure tester and check water pump shaft seal and O-ring for leaks.
Rotate pump by hand to check for freedom of movement.
Install rear timing belt cover.
Install camshaft sprockets and torque bolts to 101 Nm (75 ft. lbs.) .
Install timing belt idler pulley and torque mounting bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) .
Install timing belt. Refer to Engine for procedure.
Install right engine mount bracket and engine mount. Refer to Engine for procedure.
Fill cooling system.
Install accessory drive belts.
Lower vehicle and connect battery cable.

make sure that you got the right water pump for the car, some of the pumps turn in the opposite flow direction.

Water????

2.5L Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Place a large drain pan under the radiator drain plug. Drain and properly
   contain the engine coolant.
   NOTE: This procedure requires removing the engine timing belt
   and the auto tensioner. To help assure proper alignment at assembly, it may be
   helpful to set the engine at TDC on No. 1 compression stroke. This should align
   all timing marks on the crankshaft sprocket and both camshaft sprockets.
   
   
   
3. Remove the accessory drive belts and crankshaft damper.
   
4. Remove the right engine mount. This requires safely supporting the engine
   with a floor jack and wood block so the mount can be removed.
   
5. Remove the timing belt covers.
   
6. Remove the timing belt and tensioner.
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 3: Remove the water pump mounting bolts
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 4: Pull the water pump assembly off of the engine and
   inlet pipe
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 5: Open the water pump housing and examine for cracks or
   damage
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 6: Replace the water pump housing gasket using a scraper
   tool
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. 7: Always keep the water pump's mounting bolts lined up
   with their correct mounting holes
   
   
   
   
   
7. Remove the water pump mounting bolts.
   
8. Separate the water pump from the water inlet pipe and remove the pump.
   To install:
   
   
9. Thoroughly clean all sealing surfaces. Inspect the pump for damage or
   cracks, signs of coolant leakage at the vent, and excessive looseness or rough
   turning bearings. Any problems require a new pump.
   
10. Install a new O-ring on the water inlet pipe. Wet the O-ring with water to
    make installation easier. DO NOT use oil or grease on the O-ring.
    
11. Install a new gasket on the water pump and fit the pump inlet opening over
    the water pipe. Press the assembly together to force the pipe into the water
    pump.
    
12. Install the water pump-to-engine bolts and tighten to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).
    
13. Install the timing belt and timing belt tensioner. Set the timing belt
    tension.
    
14. Install the timing belt covers. Install the right engine mount. Remove the
    floor jack and engine block from underneath the engine.
    
15. Install the crankshaft damper.
    
16. Install the accessory drive belts and set to the proper tension.
    
17. Connect the negative battery cable.
    
18. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system.
    
19. Start the engine and verify proper operation, with no leaks.

To remove the harmonic balancer, the cylinder head and timing cover must be removed and the piston should be at top dead center (TDC).

• Install the vibration damper by pounding it on, or use a special installation tool.
• Generally, the damper is installed unit it bottoms out against the oil slinger and the timing sprocket.
• If in doubt, install the water pump and pulley, and then pound the damper into place until its pulley aligns with the water pump pulley.
• It is advisable to use the installation tool, because pounding on the damper can cause stress on the crank thrust bearing surface.
• It is best to stand the engine block on end and support the crankshaft if the damper must be pounded on.
• Some vibration dampers are not pressed-fit on the crankshaft.
• Be sure to install a large washer behind the damper retaining bolt on these engines; otherwise, the damper might fly off, causing damage and a safety hazard.

the damper could be bad if it's the type with the rubber inbetween the pully and the the rest of the damper. check that and see if it is separated. if not looks like your crankshaft bearings could be bad

The water pump bolts directly to the engine block, using a gasket for pump-to-block sealing, The water pump is driven by the timing belt and is serviced as a unit.Disconnect battery ground cable.Remove crankshaft drive pulleys and torsional damper,and Right Engine Mount & Bracket.Place a jack under engine to support and slightly raise engine, then remove engine mount bracket.
Remove timing belt cover, then mark belt running direction for reinstallation.
Loosen timing belt tensioner, then remove belt and crankshaft sprocket flange shield.
Drain cooling system.
Remove water pump mounting bolts.
Separate water pump from water inlet pipe, then remove water pump.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
Use a new O-ring on water inlet pipe.
Torque water pump mounting bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

If you can get a hold of that vacuum motor/valve, and move the rod in the right direction, up, down, back, forth whatever, then zip-tie, or wire it in place for now. You should be able to feel or hear the difference as you go, if yu can safely run heater while you do it.

3.1 V6's are not hard to do. If you stand infront of the car on the passanger side follow bottom radiator hose that is the water pump. There are 4 or 5 bolts holding the pully on do not take belt off yet. Break looses the bolt's first. Pull the pully off there will be at least 4 bolts holding the housing on remove them you will loose about a glass of water. Pull the old water pump out and put new one in make sure you use blue silicone or something similar for water put silicone on water pump make sure holes line up on the gasket when you put it on the pump let sit for 5 min. put silicone on other side of gasket put it right one don't let site reassemble everything and your good to go.