Water Pump: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Drain coolant from radiator.
2. Remove cylinder block drain plug located at left front of cylinder block and drain coolant.
3. Remove front RH wheel and engine side cover.
4. Remove drive belts.
5. Remove RH engine mounting.





6. Remove water pump.

CAUTION:
^ When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to get coolant on drive belt.
^ Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
^ After installing water pump, connect hose and clamp securely, then check for leaks using radiator cap tester.

INSPECTION





^ Check body assembly for rust or corrosion.
^ Check for rough operation due to excessive end play

INSTALLATION





1. Use a scraper to remove liquid gasket from water pump.
^ Also remove traces of liquid gasket from mating surface of cylinder block.





2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of water pump.
^ Use Genuine RTV silicone sealant part No. 999MP-A7007 or equivalent.
When filling radiator with coolant, please refer to Coolant; Service and Repair.
When installing drive belts, please refer to Drive Belts.