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Water Pump Replacement With LH8

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1699347  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  3. Reposition the radiator vent inlet hose clamp (1) at the coolant air bleed pipe fitting.
  4. Remove the radiator vent inlet hose (2) from the coolant air bleed pipe fitting.

  5. Object Number: 1911479  Size: SH
  6. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp (3) at the water pump.
  7. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
  8. Reposition the radiator inlet hose and vent inlet hose out of the way.
  9. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.

  10. Object Number: 1911443  Size: SH
  11. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the water pump.
  12. Remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the water pump.
  13. Reposition the outlet hose out of the way.

  14. Object Number: 1911591  Size: SH
  15. Reposition the radiator surge tank outlet hose clamp (1) at the water pump (2).
  16. Remove the radiator surge tank outlet hose (3) from the water pump.
  17. Reposition the outlet hose out of the way.
  18. Reposition the heater inlet hose clamp (4) at the water pump.
  19. Remove the heater inlet hose (5) from the water pump.
  20. Reposition the inlet hose out of the way.

  21. Object Number: 1658143  Size: SH
  22. Remove the water pump bolts (301).
  23. Remove the water pump (300) and gaskets (309). Discard the gaskets.

Installation Procedure

Caution: DO NOT use cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, unless otherwise instructed. The use of cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, may restrict coolant flow through the passages of the cooling system or the engine components. Restricted coolant flow may cause engine overheating and/or damage to the cooling system or the engine components/assembly.

Note: All gaskets surfaces are to be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.


    Object Number: 1658143  Size: SH
  1. Position the water pump (300) and NEW gaskets (306) to the engine block.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the water pump bolts (301).
  4. Tighten

    1. Tighten the bolts a first pass to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the bolts a final pass to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1911591  Size: SH
  5. Position and install the heater inlet hose (5) to the water pump.
  6. Position the heater inlet hose clamp (4) at the water pump.
  7. Position and install the radiator surge tank outlet hose (3) to the water pump.
  8. Position the radiator surge tank outlet hose clamp (1) at the water pump (2).

  9. Object Number: 1911443  Size: SH
  10. Position and install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the water pump.
  11. Position the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the water pump.
  12. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.

  13. Object Number: 1911479  Size: SH
  14. Position the radiator inlet hose and vent inlet hose to the correct position.
  15. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water pump.
  16. Position the radiator inlet hose clamp (3) at the water pump.

  17. Object Number: 1699347  Size: SH
  18. Install the radiator vent inlet hose (2) to the coolant air bleed pipe fitting.
  19. Position the radiator vent inlet hose clamp (1) at the coolant air bleed pipe fitting.
  20. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  21. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement.

Water Pump Replacement LLV, LLR

Special Tools

J 46406 Fan Clutch Remover and Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 748318  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the fan. Refer to Fan Replacement.
  3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement or Drive Belt Replacement.
  4. Using the J 46406 , secure the water pump pulley and remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  5. Remove the J 46406 .
  6. Remove the water pump pulley.

  7. Object Number: 856224  Size: SH
  8. Remove the water pump bolts.
  9. Remove the water pump.
  10. Discard the gasket.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install a new water pump gasket.

  2. Object Number: 856224  Size: SH
  3. Position the water pump to the engine.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the water pump bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Object Number: 748318  Size: SH
  7. Install the water pump pulley.
  8. Install the water pump pulley bolts.
  9. Using the J 46406 , secure the water pump pulley while tightening the water pump pulley bolts.
  10. Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  11. Remove the J 41240 .
  12. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement or Drive Belt Replacement.
  13. Install the fan. Refer to Fan Replacement.
  14. Fill the cooling system with the specified coolant and concentration. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  15. Inspect for leaks.