Water Pump: Service and Repair
Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)Removal and Installation
Mach 1
1. Remove the air intake scoop.
Cobra
2. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
3. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the supercharger drive belt.
4. Remove the coolant hose mounting bolt.
5. Remove the belt idler bracket support assembly.
All vehicles
6. Drain the engine coolant.
7. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
8. Remove the accessory drive belt.
9. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
10. Remove the four bolts and the coolant pump.
11. If necessary, wipe the coolant pump mounting surface with a soft cloth.
12. CAUTION: Do not rotate the coolant pump housing once installed in the engine. Damage to the O-ring seal can occur, causing the coolant pump to leak.
NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate with the same clean engine coolant that is present in the system. Do not mix coolant types.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.