Skylark L4-151 2.5L VIN R TBI (1982)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
4-151
Removal
1.
Disconnect battery negative cable, then drain cooling system.
2.
Remove accessory drive belts.
3.
Remove water pump attaching bolts and remove pump.
4.
Using tool J 25034, remove pulley.
Installation
1.
Using tool J-25033, install pulley on pump.
2.
With sealing surfaces cleaned, place a 1/8 inch bead of sealant, part number 1052289 or equivalent, on water pump sealing surface.
3.
With sealing surfaces still wet, install pump and attaching bolts. Coat threaded area of bolts with part number 1052080 sealer or equivalent and
torque bolts to 6 ft. lbs. on 1982-84 models or 20 ft. lbs. for 1985-88.
4.
Install accessory drive belts and adjust to specifications.
5.
Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 26 Positioning tool J-29176 against timing cover boss. V6-173
Fig. 27 Applying sealer to water pump mating surfaces. V6-173
V6-173
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system.