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Coolant Pump Replacement 2.0L

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1255562  Size: SH
  1. Drain the engine cooling system to a level below the thermostat housing. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-2.0L.
  3. Remove the timing belt tension roller retaining bolt.
  4. Remove the timing belt tension roller.

  5. Object Number: 1255560  Size: SH
  6. Remove the coolant pump mounting bolts.
  7. Remove the coolant pump from the engine block.
  8. Remove the ring seal from the coolant pump.
  9. Clean and inspect the coolant pump. Refer to Coolant Pump Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1255560  Size: SH
  1. Install a new ring seal to the coolant pump.
  2. Coat the sealing surface of the ring seal with lubriplate.
  3. Install the coolant pump to the engine block with the flange aligned with the recess of the rear timing belt cover.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Secure the coolant pump to the engine block with the mounting blocks.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the coolant pump mounting bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1255562  Size: SH
  7. Install the timing belt tension roller to the oil pump with the flange inserted into the recess of the oil pump.
  8. Install the timing belt tension roller bolt. Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
  9. Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-2.0L.
  10. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Coolant Pump Replacement 2.5L

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1817427  Size: SH
  1. Drain the engine cooling system to a level below the thermostat housing. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement in Power Steering System.

  3. Object Number: 1375415  Size: SH
  4. Loosen the hose clamp on the coolant hose at the thermostat housing and the coolant pump.
  5. Disconnect the coolant hose from the thermostat housing and the coolant pump.

  6. Object Number: 1375419  Size: SH
  7. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts.
  8. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
  9. Remove the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement

  10. Object Number: 1817428  Size: SH
  11. Remove the bracket bolts.

  12. Object Number: 1375422  Size: SH
  13. Remove the auto tensioner bolt.
  14. Remove the auto tensioner.

  15. Object Number: 1375424  Size: SH
  16. Remove the coolant pump mounting bolts.
  17. Remove the coolant pump.
  18. Remove the coolant pump gasket.
  19. Inspect the water pump body for cracks and leaks.
  20. Clean the mating surfaces of the water pump and the engine block.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1375425  Size: SH
  1. Install a new gasket to the coolant pump.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Secure the coolant pump to the engine block with the mounting blocks.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the coolant pump mounting bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1375426  Size: SH
  5. Install an auto tensioner with the mounting bolt.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the auto tensioner bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1817428  Size: SH
  7. Install the bracket.
  8. Install the bracket bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bracket bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1375419  Size: SH
  10. Install the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
  11. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
  12. Install the power steering pump.
  13. Install the power steering pump bolts.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pump bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1375415  Size: SH
  15. Install the power steering pump drive bolt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement in Power Steering System.
  16. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .