Water Pump: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter





1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
2. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
4. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
5. Remove the water pump pulley.
6. Reposition the power steering pump.





7. Remove the water pump bolts.





8. Remove the water pump.
9. Remove the water pump gasket.
10. Clean and inspect the water pump mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the water pump gasket.
2. Install the water pump.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Use the J 36660-A in order to install the water pump bolts.
- Tighten the long water pump bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) plus 40 degrees
- Tighten the short water pump bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) plus 80 degrees.





4. Install the water pump pulley and bolts.
5. Tighten the water pump pulley bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.)
6. Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
7. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
9. Inspect for leaks.