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 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering [1][2]Diagrams.

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 Accessory Drive [1][2]Diagrams.

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.