Axiom 2WD V6-3.5L (2002)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
Water Pump
Water Pump and Associated Parts
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain coolant.
3. Radiator hose (on inlet pipe side).
4. Remove timing belt.
5. Remove Idle pulley.
6. Remove water pump assembly.
7. Remove gasket.
Inspection
Make necessary repair and parts replacement if extreme wear or damage is found during inspection.
Should any of the following problems occur, the entire water pump assembly must be replaced.
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Crack in the water pump body
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EC leakage from the seal unit
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Play or abnormal noise in the bearing
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Cracks or corrosion in the impeller
Installation
1. Install gasket, clean the mating surface of gasket before installation.
