LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Contour SE, 2.5 L, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 323 (Engine Cooling) >> Removal And Installation >> Water Pump - 7.3L Diesel >> Removal

Water Pump - 7.3L Diesel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the fan and fan clutch. For additional information, refer to RADIATOR .
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  3. NOTE: The water pump pulley is removed for clarity.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Heater Hose From Water Pump
    G01538007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the heater hose from the water pump (8501).
  5. Remove the bolts and the outlet tube from the water pump.
    Fig 2: Removing Outlet Tube From Water Pump
    G01538008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connector.
  7. Remove the bolts and the pulley from the water pump.
    Fig 3: Removing Pulley From Water Pump
    G01538009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolts and the water pump from the engine (6007). Clean the gasket surfaces.
    Fig 4: Removing Water Pump From Engine
    G01538010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.