Water Pump: Removal
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove timing belt.
- Disconnect battery. Drain cooling system. Remove A/C compressor and set aside (if equipped). Remove alternator from bracket and set aside. If equipped with A/C, remove solid-mount accessory bracket. See Figure. Remove alternator.
- On models without A/C, remove alternator and mounting bracket. On all models, remove water pump pulley and disconnect hoses from water pump. Remove 4 bolts holding water pump housing to engine. See Figure.
- Remove water pump housing, water pump and "O" ring. Remove water pump from housing. See Figure. Remove "O" ring from housing groove.