Water pump 1. Water pump; 2. Gasket.
Removal and installation
Removal
1. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. See above.
Attention. Perform this operation when the engine is cold.
2. Remove the protective trim from the right front fender. See chapter «Interior and exterior equipment».
3. Remove the drive frame. See chapter «Mechanical part of the engine».
4. Remove the water pump.
- Coolant will flow out of the cylinder block, so place a container.
Attention:
- Do not allow the water pump blades to come into contact with other components.
- The water pump cannot be disassembled and must be replaced as an assembly.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Check after removal
- Perform a visual inspection to ensure that the water pump housing and blades are (A) no significant contamination or rust.
- Make sure there is no play on the blade shaft and that it rotates freely by hand.
- If necessary, replace the water pump assembly.
Check after installation
- Check for coolant leaks by applying pressure using an adapter (suitable special tools) and pump (suitable special tool). See above.
- Start the engine and warm it up. Carry out a visual inspection and make sure there are no coolant leaks.