No, but it can be recommended on a system where the timing belt runs the water pump.
You do not have to, but if the water pump is timing belt driven it is highly recommended.
You do not have to change the timing belt to replace the water pump. You do have to remove the timing belt cover to be able to access the bolts that hold the water pump on.
If the timing belt drives the water pump you should replace the belt at the same time as the pump.
The water pump is driven by timing belt, so, replace the timing belt while you are replacing water pump, because you have to take off timing belt to get to water pump.
The water pump should be driven by the timing belt, yes. If you change the water pump, you might wanna change the timing belt and tensioner while you're in there.
the water pump is part of the timing belt or chain. you have to take the belt or chain off to change the water pump. if you change the water pump, change the belt too.
It is behind the timing belt coves and you will have to take the timing belt off to change the water pump out
No, you do not have to replace the timing belt at the same time as the water pump. It is highly recommended because there is no additional labor involved since the timing belt must be removed to replace the water pump.
You should only have to remove the serpinine belt to change the water pump. The timing belt is inside the plastic covers. The serpentine belt is visible to you.
If you have timing chain it means that your water pump is connected to one of the belts. So the answer is no. But make sure that you have timing chain. Because if you have timing belt then the water pump is connected to the timing belt. And the latter one has to removed if you want to change the pump.
If the water pump is driven by the cam belt then change the water pump at the same time.
the water pump is turned by the timing belt and it is recommended that you change the belt at the same time as the water pump