Optima L4-2.4L (2001)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Drain the coolant and disconnect the radiator outlet hose and Engine coolant by-pass hose from the engine coolant pump.
2. Remove the drive belt and engine coolant pump pulley.
3. Remove the timing belt covers and the timing belt tensioner.
4. Remove the engine coolant pump mounting bolts and then remove the alternator brace.
5. Remove the engine coolant pump assembly from the cylinder block.
INSPECTION