How do you change the water pump on a 2005 Suzuki XL-7?

Answer 1

Well, unless you are a mechanic or an advanced hobby mechanic, I would not attempt it. I have done it along with a partial overhaul. The water pump is located inside the timing chain cover. It requires complete removal of the entire intake system including intake manifolds, removal of the oil pan which includes removing the entire steering system and the front differential just to get to the timing chain cover. Then you get to remove the radiator, fan, Power Steering pump, and crankshaft pully so you can remove the cover. Once off, you can easily remove the water pump. The job basically requires a complete upper and lower tear down. If you are going to do it, I would strongly recomend doing an overhaul while you are at it (with the exception of messing with the heads and pistons, since that is the only thing left once you get in there). Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I wanted to share my pain before someone else got into it. I did complete the job and the car runs nearly new, but it is not a job for the weekend mechanic. I am not a professional, but I consider myself quite advanced and rebuild old motorcycles and cars as a hobby since I was 12, my uncle was a drag racer. Good Luck Scott

Answer 2

To change a water pump on a Suzuki xl7 2002 you should have knowledge about automobiles, so its better to not do it at home and take it to the mechanic nearby.