It's under the timing cover on the front of the engine. I have pasted autozone.com instructions to replace the water pump below.
3.0L & 3.5L Engines
CAUTION
Wait at least 90 seconds after the negative battery cable is disconnected to prevent possible deployment of the air bag.
Negative battery cable
Upper radiator shroud
Accessory belts
Air conditioning compressor tensioner pulley, if equipped
Cooling fan and clutch assembly and the water pump pulley
Thermostat and housing on 3.0L, 3.5L engines
Water outlet, gasket and houses
Radiator hoses from the water pump
Crankshaft pulley(s)
Timing belt covers. If the same timing belt will be reused, mark the direction of the timing belt's rotation, for installation in the same direction. Be sure the engine is positioned so the No. 1 cylinder is at the TDC of its compression stroke and the sprockets timing marks are aligned with the engine's timing mark indicators.
Timing belt
Water pump bolts are different lengths, note their positions before removing.
Water pump from the block
Water pipe connection and O-ring
To install:
New O-ring on the water pipe connection, wet the new O-ring with water to aid in installation
Water pump, with a new gasket, Torque the bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm) on 3.0L and 3.5L engines
Alternator bracket bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
Timing belt(s) and covers
Crankshaft pulley(s)
Thermostat and housing on 3.0L, 3.5L engines. Torque the bolts to 12-14 ft. lbs. (17-20 Nm).
Radiator hose to the water pump
Water outlet, new gasket and houses. Torque the bolts to 12-14 ft. lbs. (17-20 Nm).
Water pump pulley
Cooling fan and clutch assembly
Air conditioning compressor tensioner pulley, if equipped
Accessory belts
Upper radiator shroud
Thermostat and housing on 3.0L, 3.5L engines
Negative battery cable
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