Water Pump: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block.
2. Remove drive belts.





3. Remove crank pulley.





4. Remove timing belt covers.

Note: It is not necessary to loosen or remove the timing belt during water pump service.

CAUTION: When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to get coolant on timing belt.





5. Remove water pump.

NOTE: Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.

INSTALLATION

1. Use a scraper to remove old liquid gasket from water pump.
- Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of cylinder block.





2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of water pump.
- Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.

3. Install water pump.
4. Install remaining parts in reverse order of removal.
5. Install drive belts.
6. Refill engine coolant.
- After installation, run engine for a few minutes, and check for leaks.