Water Pump: Service and Repair

Fig. 39 Water Pump Replacement. 7.4L/V8-454 Engine:

Fig. 40 Water pump replacement. V8 engines:

Fig. 41 Water pump replacement. 4.8L/6-292:

Fig. 42 Water pump replacement. 4.3L/V6-262:

1. Drain cooling system.
2. Remove accessory drive belts as equipped and the fan.
3. Disconnect all hoses from water pump.
4. Remove alternator upper and lower mounting braces, if necessary.
5. Remove pump attaching bolts and remove water pump Figs. 39 through 42.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten water pump attaching bolts to specification.