Water Pump: Service and Repair

Removal





1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System; Service and Repair.
2. Remove and discard the drive belt tensioner clip (if fitted).
3. Lower the vehicle.





4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Powertrain Management.





5. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
6. Detach the accessory drivebelt.
1. Use a 3/8 inch square drive bar to rotate the belt tensioner.
2. Detach the accessory drivebelt.





7. Detach the accessory drivebelt.
8. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.





9. Remove the water pump.

Installation





1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install a new water pump gasket and O-ring seal.








2. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System; Service and repair.