Water Pump: Service and Repair

WATER PUMP

COMPONENTS:

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. Drain the engine coolant.

WARNING: System is under high pressure when the engine is hot. To avoid danger of releasing scalding engine coolant, remove the cap only when the engine is cool.

2. Remove drive belt(A).





3. Remove the 4 bolts and pump pulley(A).





4. Remove the water pump(A) and gasket.





INSPECTION
1. Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
2. Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotation, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
3. Check for coolant leakage. If coolant leaks from hole, the seal is malfunctioning. Replace the coolant pump assembly.

NOTE: A small amount of "weeping" from the bleed hole is normal.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the water pump(A) and a new gasket(B) with 12 bolts.





NOTE: Make clean the contact face before assembly.

2. Install the 4 bolts and pump pulley(A).





3. Install drive belt(A).





4. Fill with engine coolant.
5. Start engine and check for leaks.
6. Recheck engine coolant level.