Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection C/K
Tools Required
J 41240 Fan Clutch
Wrench
- Remove the water pump
pulley bolts using the J 41240
in order to prevent water pump pulley rotation.
- Remove the water pump pulley.
- Inspect the water pump pulley for damage at the belt contact area
and the pulley-to-water pump mounting surface.
Important: Do not immerse the water pump in solvent. The solvent may enter the
water pump's permanently lubricated bearings and cause premature bearing failure.
- 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 (3) |
• | 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 (2) for excessive scratches or
gouging |
• | Restrictions within the internal coolant passages (6) |
• | 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 |
- | 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 (4) |
• | Damage to the fan clutch mounting threads (5) |
- Install the water pump
pulley.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the water
pump pulley bolts using the J 41240
in order to prevent water pump pulley rotation.
Tighten
Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).
Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection G/C3500HD/Medium Duty
Tools Required
J 41240 Fan Clutch
Wrench
- Remove the water pump
pulley bolts using the J 41240
in order to prevent water pump pulley rotation.
- Remove the water pump pulley.
- Inspect the water pump pulley for damage at the belt contact area
and the pulley-to-water pump mounting surface.
Important: Do not immerse the water pump in solvent. The solvent may enter the
water pump's permanently lubricated bearings and cause premature bearing failure.
- 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 (3) |
• | 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 (2) for excessive scratches or
gouging |
• | 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 |
- | 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) |
• | Damage to the fan clutch mounting threads (5) |
- Install the water pump
pulley.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the water
pump pulley bolts using the J 41240
in order to prevent water pump pulley rotation.
Tighten
Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).