Water Pump: Service and Repair

Water Pump Replacement (LC3)

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the water pump drive belt.
4. Remove the water pump and generator drive belt tensioner.
5. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
6. Remove the water pump pulley from the water pump.




7. Remove the water pump bolts.

Important: Use a drain pan to collect escaping coolant.

8. Remove the water pump and seal.
Do not reuse the seal.
9. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.
10. Clean and inspect the water pump.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the water pump and NEW seal to the engine front cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the water pump bolts.

Tighten the water pump bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




3. Install the water pump pulley to the water pump.
4. Install the water pump pulley bolts.

Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

5. Install the water pump and generator drive belt tensioner.
6. Install the water pump drive belt.
7. Install the air cleaner assembly.
8. Fill the cooling system.