Water Pump: Service and Repair

Water Pump Replacement (RPO L26)

Tools Require
^ J45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill).
2. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
5. Remove the water pump pulley.





6. Remove the power steering pump bolts and reposition the 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.

3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Install the water pump bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 80 degrees using J45059.





4. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the water pump pulley.
6. Install the water pump pulley bolts until snug.
7. Install the drive belt.
8. Tighten the water pump pulley bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill).