Water Pump: Service and Repair

Water Pump Replacement
1. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
2. Move the auto-tensioner to remove tension from the drive belt, then remove the drive belt.
3. Remove the water pump pulley.





4. Remove the water pump (A) by removing the six bolts.
5. Clean and inspect the O-ring groove and the mating surface with the thermostat housing.
6. Install the water pump, with a new O-ring (B), in the reverse order of removal.
7. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.