Water Pump: Service and Repair

Coolant Pump - 2.3L

Material:

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
4. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
^ To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
5. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump.
^ Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
7. Fill and bleed the cooling system.