Coolant Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. 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 - 6.8L .
- Loosen the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
- Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump. Discard the O-ring seal.
- Inspect the sealing surfaces and clean with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.