Optima V6-2.7L VIN 4 (2007)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WATER PUMP
1. Drain the engine coolant.
WARNING:
System is under high pressure when the engine is hot. To avoid danger of releasing scalding engine coolant, remove the cap only when the engine
is cool.
2. Remove drive belt(A).
3. Remove the timing belt.
4. Remove the water pump(A) and gasket(B).
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the water pump gasket disassembled.
INSTALLATION
WATER PUMP
1. Install the water pump(A) and a new gasket(B) with the bolts.
Tightening torque: 14.7 - 21.6Nm (1.5 - 2.2kgf.m, 10.8 - 15.9lb-ft)
NOTE:
a. Clean the contacting face before assembling.
b. Do not reuse the water pump gasket disassembled.
2. Install the timing belt.
3. Install drive belt(A).