6-14 COOLING SYSTEM
WATER
PUMP
REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
•
Drain the engine coolant,
(CT* 2-11)
A
WARNING
Do not
open
the
radiator
cap
when
the engine is
hot, as you may be
injured
by escaping hot
liquid
or
vapor.
The engine must be cool
before
servicing the cool-
ing system.
Engine coolant may be
harmful
if swallowed or if it
comes in contact
with
the skin or eyes. If engine
coolant gets
into
the eyes or contacts the skin,
flush the eyes or wash the skin
thoroughly,
with
plenty
of
water.
If engine coolant is swallowed,
induce
vomiting
and call a physician
immediately.
Disconnect
the
radiator hoses
© and
remove
the
water
pump assembly
©.
Remove
the water pump cover.
INSPECTION
WATER
PUMP
BEARING
Inspect
the
inner race play
© of the
water pump bearing
by
hand while they
are in the
water pump housing. Rotate
the
inner race
by
hand to inspect it for abnormal noise and smooth
rotation.
If
abnormal noise occurs
or if
rough movement
is
noted,
replace the water pump bearing
with
new ones.