Water Pump: Service and Repair

Fig. 68 Water Pump Assembly:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System/Service and Repair.
3. Drain engine oil.
4. Remove oil dipstick tube.
5. Loosen alternator mount and slide bolts, then remove drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT.
6. Remove alternator.
7. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, BALANCER SHAFT, PISTONS & OIL PUMP for removal of crankshaft pulley, cam belt cover No. 2, cam belt tensioner and spring, camshaft driveplate and belt, camshaft drive and driven pulleys, cam belt cover and mount, flywheel housing, oil pan and gasket.
8. Remove water pump and crankcase cover assembly, Fig. 68.
9. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten bolts to specifications.