Water Pump: Service and Repair

Fig. 13 Removing Water Pump:

1. Drain cooling system, then remove timing belt as described in TIMING BELT.
2. Raise and support vehicle, then remove oil dipstick tube bracket bolt from water pump.
3. Remove bolts and gasket from water inlet pipe, Fig. 13.
4. Remove all but uppermost water pump mounting bolt, then lower vehicle.
5. Remove upper mounting bolt and water pump assembly.
6. Remove gasket material from water pump.
7. Reverse procedure to install, refer to TIMING BELT for timing belt installation.