Inspection After Removal

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Visually check that there is no significant dirt or rusting on the water pump body and vane.
Make sure that there is no looseness in the vane shaft, and that it turns smoothly when rotated by hand.
Replace the water pump, if necessary.

Fig 1: Checking Water Pump Body And Vane
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.