FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Inspection




WATER PUMP

Inspection


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL






- Check visually that there is no significant dirt or rusting on water pump body and vane (A).
- Check that there is no looseness in vane shaft, and that it turns smoothly when rotated by hand.
- Replace water pump, if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

- Check for leakage of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Inspection.
- Start and warm up the engine. Check visually that there is no leakage of engine coolant.