Notice: Do not immerse the water pump in solvent. The solvent may enter the
water pump's permanently lubricated bearings and cause premature bearing failure.
- Remove the old gasket material from the water pump sealing
surfaces. Refer to
Replacing Engine Gaskets
.
- Clean all excess dirt and debris from the water pump housing.
- Inspect the water pump for the following:
| • | Leakage at the hose fitting (1) |
| • | Leakage at the water pump weep hole (2) |
| • | A stain
around the weep hole is acceptable. If leakage occurs, dripping, with the
engine running and the cooling system pressurized, replace the water pump. |
| • | Gasket sealing surfaces for excessive scratches or gouging (3) |
| • | Restrictions within the internal coolant passages (4) |
| • | Excessive side-to-side play in the pulley shaft (5) |
| • | If the shaft end play exceeds 0.381 mm (0.015 in),
replace the water pump. |
| • | Rotate the pump shaft by hand and inspect for roughness of operation (5) |
| - | If the hub wobbles, is noisy, or feels rough when rotated, replace
the water pump. |
| - | The shaft and fan hub must turn straight and smoothly. |
| • | Damage to threaded bolt holes (6) |
