Water Pump: Service and Repair

Water Pump Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Remove the radiator inlet hose.
4. Remove the fan shroud.
5. Reposition the outlet hose clamp at the water outlet.
6. Remove the outlet hose from the water outlet.





7. Remove the drive belt tensioner pulley bolts, and pulley from the water pump.





8. Remove the throttle body heater outlet hose from the radiator.





9. Remove the water pump bolts.





10. Remove the water pump.
11. Remove the water pump gaskets.
12. Clean and inspect the water pump.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the water pump and gaskets to the engine block.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the water pump bolts.
Tighten the water pump bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the throttle body heater outlet hose to the radiator.





4. Install the drive belt tensioner and bolts to the water pump.
Tighten the drive belt tensioner bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the outlet hose to the water outlet.
6. Position the outlet hose clamp at the water outlet.
7. Install the fan shroud.
8. Install the inlet hose.
9. Install the accessory drive belt.
10. Fill the cooling system.