Century V6-181 3.0L VIN E 2-BBL (1982)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
Fig. 21 Water pump removal & installation
Fig. 22 Removing front body mounts
1982
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system.
2.
Remove accessory drive belts.
3.
Remove water pump attaching bolts, Fig. 21.
4.
Remove engine support strut.
5.
Place jack under front crossmember and raise jack until vehicle just starts to raise.
6.
Remove front two body mount bolts, (#1 and #3), Fig. 22, also remove lower cushions and retainers.
7.
Thread body mount bolts with retainers a minimum of three turns into cage nuts so bolts restrain cradle movement.
8.
Release floor jack slowly until crossmember contacts body mount bolt retainers. As jack is being lowered watch and correct any interference with
hose, lines, pipes and cables. Do not lower the cradle without it being restrained as possible damage can occur to the body and underhood
items.
9.
Remove water pump from engine.
10.
Reverse procedure to install.