Water Pump: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Drain and recover the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.

NOTICE: When adding coolant, use DEX-COOL (R)coolant. If silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner-at 50,000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months.

2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Remove the coolant pump pulley bolts.
4. Remove the coolant pump pulley.





5. Remove the coolant pump attaching bolts.
6. Remove the coolant pump.
7. Clean the coolant pump and the sealing surface

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Using a new gasket, install the coolant pump.





2. Install the bolts.
^ Tighten the coolant pump bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the coolant pump pulley.
4. Install the drive belt.
5. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
6. Inspect for leaks.