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Water Pump: Service and Repair

1. Drain cooling system, then remove timing belt.
2. Raise and support vehicle, then remove oil dipstick tube bracket bolt from water pump.

Fig. 13 Removing Water Pump

3. Remove bolts and gasket from water inlet pipe.
4. Remove all but uppermost water pump mounting bolt, then lower vehicle.
5. Remove upper mounting bolt and water pump assembly.
6. Remove gasket material from water pump.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Torque water pump bolts to 14-19 ft lb. Torque water pump pulley to 6-8 ft lb.

Exhaust System > < Thermostat, Engine Cooling|Service and Repair