Eclipse Spyder FWD L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC 16 Valve (1996)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
Removal
REPLACEMENT
1. Refer to the illustration for the service procedure, noting the following:
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the timing belt cover.
4. Insert the O-ring to the water pump groove, and coat the circumference of the O-ring with water or engine coolant. By coating with water or engine
coolant, the insertion to the cylinder block will become easier.
NOTE:
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Do not allow engine oil or other grease to adhere to the O-ring.
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When inserting the water pump, check that there is no sand, dirt, or debris, on its inner surface.
5. Reverse procedure to install, torquing the mounting bolts to 12 - 15 Nm (8.7 - 11 ft. lbs.).
