Water Pump: Service and Repair

Coolant pump, removing and installing





Special tools and equipment
^ VAG1306 Drip tray
^ VAG1331 Torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm)
^ VAG1921 Spring-type clip pliers
^ Anti-freeze tester

Note:
^ Always replace seals and gaskets.
^ The lower part of the toothed belt guard need not be removed.
^ The toothed belt should be left in position on the crankshaft sprocket.
^ Cover toothed belt with a cloth to protect it from coolant before removing coolant pump.

Removing
- Drain coolant. Service and Repair
- Remove ribbed belt. Service and Repair
- Remove upper and center toothed belt guard. Procedures
- Take toothed belt off coolant pump toothed belt sprocket.




- Unscrew coolant pump securing bolts -1- and remove coolant pump -2-


Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; when doing this note the following:
- Moisten new O-ring with coolant.
- Insert coolant pump into cylinder block and tighten securing bolts.
Tightening torque: 15 Nm
- Install toothed belt and adjust valve timing.
- Install ribbed belt.
- Filling with coolant. Service and Repair