Water Pump: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Ranger, and 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Clean all gasket surfaces. Apply sealer to both sides of NEW gasket, and position gasket on water pump. Install water pump. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Fill and bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING .