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Water Pump: Service and Repair






REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant.
2. Release drive belt tensioner and remove accessory drive belt. Refer to Engine.
3. Remove radiator and water heater hose from the water pump connections.





4. Remove A/C compressor to water pump brace.
5. Remove four bolts retaining water pump to engine and remove water pump.

INSTALLATION
1. Place water pump onto engine and carefully install into position until seated.
2. Install four retaining bolts. Tighten to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.).
3. Install radiator and heater water hose to the water pump. Position clamps securely.
4. Install A/C compressor to water pump bracket. Tighten bolts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.).
5. Install accessory drive belt.

CAUTION: Use extreme care to keep coolant mixture off of the drive belt and pulleys. If needed, remove drive belt and rinse with clear water. Clean pulleys and install drive belt. Belt squeal and early belt fatigue will occur otherwise.

6. Fill engine cooling system with coolant.