Water Pump: Service and Repair

Coolant Pump

Service Repair No - 26.50.01

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt.
5. Disconnect the coolant manifold to coolant reservoir hose.
^ Release the clip.





NOTE: Restrain the pulley to aid the removal of the bolts.

6. Remove the coolant pump pulley.
^ Remove the 3 bolts.





CAUTION: Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If spilt, immediately remove the coolant and clean the area with water.

NOTE: Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.

7. Remove the coolant pump.
^ Remove the 5 bolts.
^ Discard the gasket.





Installation
1. Install the coolant pump.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Install a new gasket.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs).
2. Install the coolant pump pulley.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs).
3. Connect and secure the coolant hose.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
4. Install the accessory drive belt.
5. Connect the battery ground cable.
6. Refill the cooling system.