Removal

Removal-All Engines

If the water pump is replaced because of bearing or shaft damage, the mechanical cooling fan should be inspected for fatigue cracks, loose blades, or loose rivets that could have resulted from excessive vibration. Replace the fan if any of these conditions are found.

The water pump can be removed and installed without discharging the air conditioning system.

1. Drain cooling system.

2. If equipped with air-conditioning, remove the radiator.

CAUTION: Do not place viscous fan in upright position. The silicone fluid in the viscous drive could drain into the bearing assembly and contaminate the lubricant.

Radiator Fan R&I:

3. Remove fan blade, spacer or viscous drive unit, pulley and bolts as an assembly.

Water Pump R&I:

4. Loosen alternator adjusting strap bolt, lock nut and pivot bolt. Loosen adjusting screw to release belt tension.

5. Remove front bracket that supports the alternator and air conditioning compressor (if equipped) or idler pulley (not equipped with air conditioning). The compressor or idler pulley will be supported by the rear mounting bracket.

6. Loosen air pump pivot and adjusting bolt. Remove drive belt.

7. Remove air pump.

8. Loosen power steering pump pivot and adjusting bolt if equipped. Remove drive belt.

9. Remove power steering pump front mounting bracket if equipped. Support power steering pump with mechanics wire. Do not let pump hang supported by hoses.

10. Disconnect heater and by-pass hoses.

11. Remove water pump mounting bolts and water pump assembly. Discard gasket and clean mating surfaces.