Water Pump Replacement

Water Pump Replacement

1. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

2. Remove the timing belt:

- J35Z2 engine Timing Belt Removal
- J35Z3 engine Timing Belt Removal

3. Remove the timing belt adjuster:

- J35Z2 engine Service and Repair
- J35Z3 engine Service and Repair

4. Remove the five bolts securing the water pump (A), then remove the water pump.





5. Inspect and clean the mating surface of the engine block.

6. Install the water pump with a new O-ring (B).

7. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.

8. Install the timing belt adjuster:

- J35Z2 engine Service and Repair
- J35Z3 engine Service and Repair

9. Install the timing belt:

- J35Z2 engine Timing Belt Installation
- J35Z3 engine Timing Belt Installation

10. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system Service and Repair.