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 hoses and clamps securely, then check for leaks using radiator cap tester.






REMOVAL
1. Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block.
2. Remove cylinder head front mounting bracket.
3. Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
4. Remove drive belts for power steering pump.
5. Remove water pump pulley.
6. Remove coolant hoses from water inlet and thermostat housing.





7. Remove water pump bolts.
8. Remove water pump with thermostat housing.

INSPECTION





- Check body assembly and vane for rust or corrosion.
- Check for rough operation due to excessive end play.

INSTALLATION





1. Use a scraper to remove liquid gasket from water pump and thermostat housing.
- 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 RTV silicone sealant Part No. 999 MP-A7007, Three Bond TB1207D or equivalent.