Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Remove the cooling fan stator. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN STATOR - 6.0L DIESEL .
Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the drive belt aside.

Fig 1: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Clockwise
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
- To install, tighten to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).
Remove the bolts, the coolant pump and discard the O-ring seal.
- Inspect the mating surfaces. Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.
- Install a new O-ring seal. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant prior to installation.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.