Water Pump: Service and Repair

Coolant pump, removing and installing




Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Refractometer T10007
- Drip tray VAG1306
- Torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm) VAG1331
- Assembly tools for spring clips VAS5024A

Removing
Note:
Always replace gaskets and sealing rings.
Remove toothed belt completely so that it cannot be damaged by coolant.

- Drain cooling system. Service and Repair
- Remove ribbed belt. Service and Repair
- Remove ribbed belt tensioning element.
- Remove toothed belt. Service and Repair



- Remove bolts - arrows - securing coolant pump and remove coolant pump.

Installing



Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:
- Moisten new O-ring - 3 - with coolant.
- Insert coolant pump into cylinder block and tighten securing bolts - 1 - .
Tightening torque: 15 Nm

Installing toothed belt and adjusting valve timing. Service and Repair

- Install ribbed belt tensioning element.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm
- Install ribbed belt. Service and Repair
- Fill coolant system. Service and Repair