Water Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Loosen drive belt tensioner, and remove drive belt. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower radiator hose. Remove lower nut on both front engine mounts. Lower vehicle. Remove generator. Position drain pan under power steering pump.
- Using Fuel Line Separator (T90T-9550-S), disconnect power steering pressure line from power steering pump. Remove power steering pump filler cap. Disconnect necessary coolant hoses. Attach lifting eye to front exhaust manifold. Attach engine lift to lifting eye and lift front of engine 2" (51 mm).
- Remove water pump pulley. Remove drive belt tensioner pulley from power steering pump bracket. Remove power steering pump bracket with power steering pump attached, and position aside. Remove water pump bolts and nuts. Note bolt location. Note if sealant is applied to bolt threads. Remove water pump and gasket.
CAUTION:
When bolt is removed, note if sealant is applied to threads. Some bolts are coated with sealant to prevent coolant leakage.