Water Pump: Service and Repair

Coolant Pump - 2.3L













Removal and Installation

1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 2.3L Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.

3. Remove the 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 (177 lb-in).

5. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

6. NOTE: Lubricate the coolant pump O-ring seal with clean coolant.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.