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.
- Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN - BLADE, CLUTCH AND SHROUD, 5.4L, 6.8L .
- Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
- Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump. 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 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.