Water Pump: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Remove the negative battery cable.





2. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.





3. Remove the crankshaft pulley (1). Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Replacement.





4. Remove the timing belt (1). Refer to Timing Belt Replacement.





5. Remove the timing belt tensioner and tensioner plate ( 1).
6. Remove the oil level indicator guide tube.





7. Remove the rubber seals (1) from the water pump.
8. Remove the water pump mounting bolts and nuts.





9. Remove the water pump and gasket (6) from the vehicle.
10. Clean the water pump gasket mating surface.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the new gasket (2) to the engine block (3).
2. Install the water pump (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Secure the water pump with mounting nuts and bolts.
^ Tighten the water pump mounting nuts and bolts to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).





4. Install new rubber seals (1) to the water pump (2).
5. Install the oil level indicator guide tube.





6. Install the timing belt tensioner (2). Refer to Timing Belt Tensioner Installation.





7. Install the timing belt (1). Refer to Timing Belt Installation.





8. Install the crankshaft pulley (1). Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Replacement.
9. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
^ Tighten the battery cable retainer to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
11. Road test the vehicle. Ensure that the coolant level is correct and that there are no leaks.