Water Pump: Service and Repair

WATER PUMP





REMOVAL
1. Remove the radiator.
2. Remove the V-belts.
3. Remove the crank pulley.
4. Remove the front chain cover.
5. Remove the timing chain assembly.
6. Remove the water pump.

NOTE: When the water pump cannot be removed easily, screw-in the bolt (A) to the threaded end to remove water pump.





INSTALLATION
1. Install the water pump to rear chain cover.

NOTE:
^ Use new O-rings.
^ Apply engine coolant to O-ring.

Tightening torque: 6.4 N-m (0. 7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)





2. Install the timing chain assembly.
3. Install the front chain cover.
4. Install the crank pulley.
5. Install the V-belts.
6. Install the radiator.
7. Fill engine coolant.

INSPECTION
1. Check the water pump bearing for smooth rotation.
2. Check the water pump sprocket for abnormalities.