Water Pump: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B3000 and 2001 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Clean all gasket surfaces. Lightly oil threads of bolt and stud, except those with Teflon sealant, before installation. See Figure. Use sealant on bolts going into water jacket. Apply contact adhesive to NEW gasket and position on water pump. Install water pump. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed cooling system. See FILLING and COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING . Check for leaks.