Aerostar AWD V6-183 3.0L (1991)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal and move out of way.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove cooling fan.
4. Loosen four water pump pulley bolts.
5. Loosen accessory drive belt tension at belt idler and alternator belt adjuster. Remove both belts.
6. Remove water pump pulley assembly.
7. Remove alternator adjusting arm and brace from throttle body.
8. Remove lower radiator hose from pump.
9. Remove heater hose from pump.
10. Rotate belt adjuster out of way.
11. Remove 11 water pump-to-engine attaching bolts. Note bolt location.
12. Remove pump assembly.