Water Pump: Service and Repair
Water Pump Replacement (LSA)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement Service and Repair.
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LFW or LFX) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LSA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LFW or LFX) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LSA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716).
3. Remove the supercharger belt. Refer to Supercharger Belt Replacement Supercharger Belt Replacement.
4. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory.
5. Remove the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement.
6. Remove the supercharger belt idler pulley bracket. Refer to Supercharger Belt Idler Pulley Bracket Replacement Supercharger Belt Idler Pulley Bracket Replacement.
7. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pump. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LFW or LFX) Radiator Inlet Hose ReplacementRadiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LSA) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement.
8. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the water pump. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LFX or LFW) Radiator Outlet Hose ReplacementRadiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LSA) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement.
9. Disconnect the heater inlet hose/pipe and heater outlet hose/pipe. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose/Pipe and Heater Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (LSA) Heater Inlet Hose/Pipe and Heater Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement.
10. Remove the supercharger belt tensioner bracket. Refer to Supercharger Belt Tensioner Bracket Replacement Supercharger Belt Tensioner Bracket Replacement.
11. Remove the water pump to block bolts (1).
12. Reposition pump to access oil cooler hose. Remove the clamp and pull pump away from the hose. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement.
Note:
Always clean the water pump and engine block mating surfaces and discard the gaskets.
13. Remove the water pump (2).
Installation Procedure
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
Note:
Always install a NEW water pump gasket.
1. Install the water pump to the engine block and tighten the bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
2. Install the supercharger belt tensioner bracket. Refer to Supercharger Belt Tensioner Bracket Replacement Supercharger Belt Tensioner Bracket Replacement.
3. Install the heater inlet hose/pipe and heater outlet hose/pipe. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose/Pipe and Heater Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (LSA) Heater Inlet Hose/Pipe and Heater Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement.
4. Install the supercharger belt idler pulley bracket. Refer to Supercharger Belt Idler Pulley Bracket Replacement Supercharger Belt Idler Pulley Bracket Replacement.
5. Install the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement.
6. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory.
7. Install the supercharger belt. Refer to Supercharger Belt Replacement Supercharger Belt Replacement.
8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LFW or LFX) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LSA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LFW or LFX) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LSA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716).
9. install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement Service and Repair.