Water Pump: Service and Repair

WARNING: Disconnect the battery negative terminal to prevent the engine being started before removing or adjusting drive belts.

REMOVE
1. Drain the engine cooling system.
2. Remove the fan belt, power steering pump and compressor belt.
3. Remove the fan blades and pulley.

Water Pump:

4. Disconnect the inlet hose from the water pump.
5. Release the alternator adjusting link and the power steering pump fasteners.
6. Remove the remaining water pump bolts.

Water Pump & Gasket:

7. Remove the water pump and joint washer.

REFIT
1. Lightly grease a new joint washer and place it in position on the timing cover.
2. Clean the threads of the four long bolts and coat with Loctite(r) 572 thread lubricant-sealant.
3. Locate the water pump in position.
4. Locate the alternator adjusting link and power-steering pump bracket.
5. Leave the alternator adjusting link loose and tighten the remaining water pump housing bolts evenly to 24-30 Nm (18-22 ft lb).
6. Connect the inlet hose to the water pump.
7. Fit the fan pulley.
8. Fit and adjust the fan belt, power steering pump belt and compressor belt.
9. Fit the fan blade assembly.
10. Refill the cooling system.
11. Check for coolant leaks around all hose connections and joint faces.