Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning Procedure
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Caution: Do
not immerse the water pump in solvent. The solvent may enter the
water pump's permanently lubricated bearings and cause premature
bearing failure. |
| 1. |
Remove the old gasket material
from the water pump sealing surfaces. |
| 2. |
Clean all excess dirt and
debris from the water pump housing. |
Inspection Procedure
| 1. |
Rotate the water pump hub
(2). |
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Note: The water pump
hub and impeller should turn straight and smoothly. If the hub
wobbles, is noisy, or feels rough when rotated, replace the water
pump.
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| 2. |
Inspect the exterior of the
water pump for the following: |
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• |
Damage to the water pump bolt
holes (1) |
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Damage to the water pump
gasket sealing surface (3) |
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• |
Damage, corrosion or
restrictions |
| 3. |
Repair or replace the water
pump as necessary. |
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