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Tools, Parts and Supplies Required
Tools:
Northstar water pump Remover Tool
10mm 3/8" drive deep socket
10mm 3/8" drive socket
3/8" drive 1" extension
3/8" drive 3" extension
3/8" drive ratchet
½" drive breaker bar
Phillips head screwdriver
Large flathead screwdriver
Channel Lock Pliers
Parts:
New Water Pump with o-ring
Housing Cover Gasket (dealer item)
Supplies:
Dex-Cool Antifreeze
Cooling System Pellets (dealer item)
Overview
This is one of the easiest water pump replacements I have ever done. Below are the steps in the order I performed them.
Remove radiator plastic cover across top front of engine bay
Remove shield on water pump belt drive. Two 10mm nuts and one 10mm bolt.
Remove 10mm nut holding oil dipstick to water pump housing
Remove air filter and completely remove the air box. Set computer to the side safely. (you will be glad you did this step)
Use large screwdriver to move belt tensioner to release tension and remove belt from water pump pulley
Remove clamp from upper radiator hose and remove hose
Remove clamp from thermostat housing bypass hose (do not remove hose yet)
Loosen 4 10mm bolts with deep socket on water pump housing and let coolant drain
After coolant drains, remove 4 10mm bolts from water pump housing and remove housing.
Place special Water Pump removal tool on water pump cartridge and using ½" drive breaker bar turn clockwise until pump slips off housing.
Remove pump and remove o-ring inside the water pump housing
Clean area good with cloth rag or paper towel
Put clear grease on new o-ring and install in water pump housing
Install new water pump and using special tool and ½" breaker bar turn counter clockwise until new pump snaps into place
Remove old seal from water pump housing cover
Put clear grease on new seal and install in water pump housing cover making sure to insert the fitting inside the bypass hose by the thermostat
Install 4 10mm bolts in water pump housing cover and tighten
Re-install clamp on bypass hose and tighten.
Crush up cooling system pellets and pour inside upper radiator hose
Install upper radiator hose and clamp
Use large screwdriver to move belt tensioner to release tension and install belt on water pump pulley
Install water pump belt shield
Re-attach oil dipstick to water pump housing
Re-install airbox and computer
Mix coolant 50/50% with water
Start engine and fill with coolant watching closely so you do not over fill
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