Water Pump: Service and Repair

Fig. 15 Water Pump Pulley Installation:

Fig. 16 Water Pump Replacement:

Fig. 3 Alternator Assembly:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Loosen drive belt tensioner and remove drive belt.
4. Remove water pump pulley attaching bolts, Fig. 15, then pulley.
5. Remove alternator.
6. Remove alternator side bracket.
7. Remove water pump attaching bolts, Fig. 16, then pump and gasket.
8. Reverse procedure to install noting following:
a. Ensure water pump mating surface is thoroughly clean.
b. Install water pump with new gasket. Refer to Fig. 15 and 16 for tightening specifications.
c. When installing alternator, refer to Fig. 3 for tightening specifications.
d. When installing serpentine drive belt, refer to Belt Tension Data.