Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
Remove the water pump pulley(A).
Remove the water pump(A).
Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotation, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
Check for coolant leakage. If coolant leaks from hole, the seal is defective. Replace the coolant pump assembly and gasket.
A small amount of “weeping” from the bleed hole is normal.
Install the new gasket and water pump(A).
Tighten the bolts with the order below.
Tightening torque :
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Install the water pump pulley (A).
Tightening torque :
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Tighten the bolts diagonally when installing.
Install the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
Fill with engine coolant.
Start engine and check for leaks.
Recheck engine coolant level.