Do I need to take timing belt off to change water pump on 01 Concorde?

rachelrob

trying to change water pump

thecardoc3

What engine? The 3.2l? yes the timing belt has to come off because it drives the water pump. If its the 2.7l then it is the timing chain that must be removed and there is a newer design double chain that goes back on, which means it gets a new set of cam and crank gears, chain guides, tensioner and oil pump.