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Water Pump: Service and Repair


Fig. 44 Water Pump Components:






Refer to Fig. 44 when replacing the water pump.
1. Drain coolant.
2. Remove water pump pulley and radiator.
3. Remove timing belt as described under Timing Belt.
4. Remove timing belt idler pulley.
5. Remove thermostat as described under Thermostat.
6. Remove water by-pass outlet and No. 1 water by-pass pipe.
7. Remove alternator mounting bolt, then disconnect alternator from water pump.
8. Disconnect No. 2 water by-pass pipe from water pump.
9. Remove six water pump bolts, water pump and gasket.
10. Reverse procedure to install, refer to Specifications chart for torque values.