Water Pump: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the generator drive belt, water pump and power steering pump drive belt, and the A/C compressor drive belt (if equipped).
4. Raise and support the vehicle.





5. Use Strap Wrench 303-D055 (D85L-6000-A) or equivalent to hold the water pump pulley while removing the four water pump pulley bolts.
6. Remove the water pump pulley from the water pump.
7. Remove the crankshaft pulley.





8. Remove the five lower engine front cover bolts and the lower engine front cover.





9. Remove the six water pump bolts.

NOTE: Make a note of the location of the one water pump stud/bolt for ease of installation.

10. Remove the water pump.

INSTALLATION






1. Install a continuous 2.0-3.0 mm (0.079-0.118 inch) wide bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6, on the water pump and position the water pump on the cylinder block.

NOTE: Ensure the mating surfaces between the water pump and the cylinder block are cleaned of any sealant material.

2. Install the six water pump bolts. Tighten the water pump bolts to 16-21 Nm (12-15 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Refer to the note made during removal for the location of the stud/bolt.

3. Position the water pump pulley on the water pump and install the four water pump pulley bolts.
4. Use Strap Wrench 303-D055 (D85L-6000-A) or equivalent to hold the water pump pulley, and tighten the four water pump pulley bolts to 16-21 Nm (12-15 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the lower engine front cover and the five lower engine front cover bolts. Tighten the five lower engine front cover bolts to 3-5 Nm (27-44 in. lbs.).
6. Install the crankshaft pulley.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install and adjust the generator drive belt, water pump and power steering pump drive belt, and the A/C compressor drive belt (if equipped).
9. Connect the battery ground cable.
10. Fill the cooling system.
11. Start the engine and check for leaks.