WATER PUMP ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT

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  2. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK

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    • The sliding surface inside the engine water pump assembly is lubricated by engine coolant. As some engine coolant is discharged during normal operation, coolant residue(solids) may be found on the drain plug or the bottom of the engine water pump assembly. Also, engine coolant may leak if foreign matter enters the engine water pump assembly, however the sealing performance will recover when the foreign matter is pushed out or breaks into fine pieces. In this case, check the area around the engine water pump assembly.

    • Before performing this inspection, check that there is no coolant leaking from any parts other than the engine water pump assembly. If there are leaks, inspect those areas.

    • Perform this inspection when the engine is cold.


    1. Visually check the engine water pump assembly.


      1. Check that engine coolant is not dripping from the engine water pump assembly.

        Tech Tips


        • If engine coolant is dripping, replace the engine water pump assembly.

        • If engine coolant is not dripping, perform the following check.

    2. Inspect the area around the engine water pump assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Check for deposits around the drain plug of the engine water pump assembly.


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        *a Hexagon Wrench
        *b Paper Towel
        *c Drain Plug
        *d Front of Engine

        Wrap a paper towel around an L-shaped tool such as a hexagon wrench, press the paper towel and tool against the coolant (solid deposits) stuck on the drain plug on the back of the engine water pump assembly, and then check the condition of the paper towel.

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        • If the thin paper towel is wet, replace the engine water pump assembly.

        • If the thin paper towel is dry, clean the area around the engine water pump assembly.

  3. INSPECT ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY


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      Turn the pulley and check that the engine water pump assembly bearing moves smoothly without making a clicking noise.

  4. INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT

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