Water Pump: Service and Repair

Coolant pump, removing and installing

Special tools and equipment





- T10007 Refractometer
- VAG1306 drip tray
- VAG1331 torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm)
- VAS5024 assembly tool for spring type clamps
- VAG1274/8 adapter
- VAG1274/10 adapter

Notes: Always replace seals and gaskets.
Lower portion of toothed belt guard can remain installed.
Toothed belt stays attached crankshaft toothed belt gear.
Cover the toothed belt with a cloth to protect it from coolant before removing the coolant pump.

Removing

- Drain coolant Service and Repair
- Remove ribbed belt [1][2]Procedures
- Remove toothed belt from toothed belt gear of coolant pump Procedures






- Remove coolant pump mounting bolts -1- and remove coolant pump -2-.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
- Moisten new O-Ring -3- with coolant.
- Insert coolant pump -2-.
- Installation position: Sealing plug in housing points downward.
- Tighten mounting bolts -1-. Tightening torque: 15 Nm

How to install toothed belt and adjust valve timing Procedures
- Install ribbed belt [1][2]Procedures
- Top up coolant Service and Repair