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, Refer to Coolant.
- Remove ribbed belt, Refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
- Remove toothed belt from toothed belt gear of coolant pump, Refer to Timing Components.





- 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, Refer to Timing Components.
- Install ribbed belt.
- Top up coolant, Refer to Coolant.