Water Pump: Reassembly
- Heat pump body to 185°F (85°C). Press bearing/shaft assembly into body until bearing race is flush with body top surface. Apply sealant to new seal set and press onto bearing assembly.
- Press pulley seat onto pump bearing shaft. Distance between face of pulley seat and rear of pump body should be 2.99" (76 mm) for 3A-C and 3.34-3.40" (84.8-86.2 mm) for 4A-C.
- Install new packing and seat into impeller. Apply oil to seal lip and rotor contact surfaces. Press impeller onto shaft to depth of .236" (6 mm). Install 4 stud bolts to pulley seat. After assembly, ensure impeller turns smoothly. See Fig 1.
NOTE:
Impeller will not clear housing if depth is not correct.