Water Pump: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.





2. Remove the bolts from the A/C compressor splash shield.
3. Remove the splash shield.
4. Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling under Cooling System.
5. Remove the supercharger drive belt.
6. Remove the drive belt.
7. Remove the coil pack. Position the coil pack out of the way.
8. Remove the supercharger belt tensioner.
9. Install the engine support fixture.
10. Remove the engine mount.
11. Remove the power steering pump.
12. Remove the engine mount bracket.
13. Remove the idler pulley.
14. Remove the water pump pulley.





15. Remove the water pump.
16. Clean all of the gasket mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure





1. Using a new gasket, install the water pump on the engine.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the water pump bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts (1) to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).

^ Tighten the bolts (2) to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





2. Install the water pump pulley.
^ Tighten the bolts to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).

3. Install the idler pulley.
4. Install the engine mount bracket.
5. Install the power steering pump.
6. Install the engine mount.
7. Remove the engine support fixture.
8. Install the supercharger belt tensioner.
9. Install the coil pack.
10. Install the drive belt.
11. Install the supercharger drive belt.
12. Refill the coolant.
13. Install the A/C compressor splash shield.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.
15. Check for coolant leaks.