Water Pump: Service and Repair

1. Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
2. Remove timing belt as outlined under FRONT COVER & TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT.

Fig. 67 Water pump replacement. 1.8L/4-111.9 engine:

3. On 1.8L/4-111.9 engines, remove timing belt rear cover then the water pump, Fig. 67.

Fig. 68 Water pump replacement. 2.4L/4-143.5 engine:

4. On 2.4L/4-143.5 engines, remove alternator brace, water pump, gasket and O-ring, Fig. 68.

Fig. 69 Water pump bolt locations. 1.8L/4-111.9 engine:

Fig. 70 Water pump bolt locations. 2.4L/4-143.5 engine:

5. On all engines, reverse procedure to install, installing water pump bolts in locations shown in Figs. 69 and 70