Removal and Inspection

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect cable from negative terminal of battery.

CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 seconds or longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

2. Drain engine coolant.
3. Remove timing belt.
4. Remove No.2 idler pulley.
5. Remove idler pulleys.
6. Disconnect lower radiator hose from water inlet.





7. Remove the bolt and alternator adjusting bar.





8. Remove water pump and water pump cover assembly.
a. Remove the two nuts holding the pump to the water by-pass pipe.





b. Remove the three bolts in the sequence shown.
c. Pull out the water pump together with the water pump cover.
d. Remove the gasket and two 0-rings from the water pump and water by-pass pipe.





9. Remove the three bolts and separate water pump and water pump cover. Remove the gasket from the water pump cover.





10. Remove water inlet and thermostat from water pump cover.
a. Remove the two nuts and water inlet from the water pump.
b. Remove the thermostat.
c. Remove the gasket from the thermostat.

INSPECTION





1. Inspect water pump, turn the pulley and check that the water pump bearing moves smoothly and quietly.