Pic. 1.89. Location of water pump mounting bolts
Removal
- Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery
- Disconnect the hose from the lower radiator reservoir, remove the screw plug from the cylinder block and drain the coolant.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
- Remove the bolts and water pump pulley.
- Remove the bolts securing the water pump to the cylinder block.
- Remove the water pump and gasket.
Note. The water pump cannot be repaired, so if it malfunctions, it must be replaced.
Installation
- Clean the mating surfaces on the pump and cylinder block
- Install the water pump with a new gasket and secure it with bolts.
- Install the water pump pulley and secure it with bolts.
- Install and adjust the tension of the water pump drive belt.
- Pour coolant into the cooling system.
- Connect the wire to the negative terminal of the battery.