Water Pump: Service and Repair

COOLANT PUMP





Note: Always plan to replace gaskets and seals and to have them on hand before beginning repairs.

To replace coolant pump

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

2. Drain the cooling system.

3. Loosen the tour bolts securing the pulley to the pump.




4. Remove the V-belts from the pump. Then remove the pulley mounting bolts and the pulley.




5. Remove the coolant pump bolts and remove the coolant pump from the case. Note the position of the two longer bolts.

Installation is the reverse of removal.
- Clean the pump mating surface before installing a new gasket.
- Install the V-belts.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.