Water Pump: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Open the radiator drain cock. Drain the engine coolant to a level below the thermostat.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Close the radiator drain cock.
^ Tighten the radiator drain cock to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.





6. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
7. Remove the water pump pulley.





8. Remove the water pump bolts (1).
9. Remove the water pump (2).
10. Remove the water pump gasket (3).
11. Clean all of the gasket mating surfaces, including the water pump bolts.

Installation Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter





1. Install a new water pump gasket (3).
2. Install the water pump (2).
3. Install the water pump bolts (1).
^ Tighten the water pump bolts (1) to 15 Nm (11 lb ft). Use J 36660-A to torque the water pump bolts (1) an additional 80 degrees.






4. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the water pump.
5. Install the water pump pulley and the bolts.
^ Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 13 Nm (115 lb in).
6. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
7. Add the engine coolant.
8. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.