Water Pump: Service and Repair

Water Pump-4.0L SOHC

Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine cooling system.
2. Remove the cooling fan.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.





4. Slide the upper water bypass hose clamp back.





5. Disconnect the heater hose at the water pump.
1 Release the clamp.
2 Remove the hose.





6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose at the water pump.
1 Release the clamp.
2 Remove the hose.





7. Remove the water pump pulley.





8. Remove the water pump and discard the gasket.

9. NOTE: Use Metal Surface Cleaner and a suitable plastic or wooden scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new water pump gasket.