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Water Pump: Service and Repair




Remove or Disconnect

Tools Required:

J25034-B Pulley Remover, or
J29785-A Pulley Remover
J25033-B Pulley Installer









1. Negative battery cable.
2. Cooling system.
3. Accessory drive belts.
4. Water pump front cover assembly attaching bolts.
5. Water pump front cover assembly.

Disassemble
^ Pulley from old water pump front cover assembly using J25034-B or J29785-A.

Clean
^ Water pump mating surfaces

Assemble
^ Pulley to new water pump front cover assembly using J25033-B

Install or Connect

1. A 3mm (1/8") bead of sealant on water pump sealing surface.
2. Water pump front cover assembly, while sealer is still wet, attaching bolts and torquing to specification. Bolts must also be coated with RTV sealer to avoid coolant leaks.
3. Generator or A/C compressor.
4. Accessory drive belts and adjust.
5. Engine coolant.
6. Negative battery cable.