Water Pump: Service and Repair

REMOVAL









1. Drain coolant from radiator.






2. Remove cylinder block drain plug located at left front of cylinder block and drain coolant.






3. Remove drive belts.
4. Remove water pump.

CAUTION:

^ When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to get coolant on drive belt.
^ Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
^ After installing water pump, connect hose and clamp securely, then check for leaks using radiator cap tester.

INSPECTION






1. Check for badly rusted or corroded body assembly.
2. Check for rough operation due to excessive end play.

INSTALLATION






1. Before installing water pump, remove all traces of liquid gasket from mating surface of water pump using a scraper.
^ Also remove traces of 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.