Removal and Replacement

Coolant Pump Replacement (2.5L)

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the engine cooling system to a level below the thermostat housing. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.0L) Service and RepairDraining and Filling Cooling System (2.5L) Service and Repair.
2. Remove the power steering pump drive belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Drive Belt Replacement (2.0L) Service and RepairPower Steering Pump Drive Belt Replacement (2.5L) Service and Repair in Power Steering System.




3. Loosen the hose clamp on the coolant hose at the thermostat housing and the coolant pump.
4. Disconnect the coolant hose from the thermostat housing and the coolant pump.




5. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts.




6. Remove the power steering pump upper bracket bolts.




7. Remove the power steering pump lower bracket bolt.
8. Remove the auto tensioner bolt.
9. Remove the auto tensioner.




10. Remove the coolant pump mounting bolts.
11. Remove the coolant pump.
12. Remove the coolant pump gasket.
13. Inspect the water pump body for cracks and leaks.
14. Clean the mating surfaces of the water pump and the engine block.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a new gasket to the coolant pump.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Secure the coolant pump to the engine block with the mounting blocks.

Tighten the coolant pump mounting bolts to 23 Nm (17 lb ft).




3. Install an auto tensioner with the mounting bolt.

Tighten the auto tensioner bolt to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).

4. Install the power steering pump bracket.
5. Install the power steering pump bracket lower bolt.

Tighten the power steering pump bracket lower bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).




6. Install a power steering pump bracket upper bolts.

Tighten the power steering pump bracket upper bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).




7. Install the power steering pump.
8. Install the power steering pump bolts.

Tighten the power steering pump bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




9. Install the power steering pump drive bolt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Drive Belt Replacement (2.0L) Service and RepairPower Steering Pump Drive Belt Replacement (2.5L) Service and Repair in Power Steering System.
10. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.0L) Service and RepairDraining and Filling Cooling System (2.5L) Service and Repair.