Removal

WATER INLET TUBE

Fig. 126: WATER PUMP INLET TUBE WORLD ENGINE

1. - NUTS
2. - WATER PUMP INLET TUBE
3. - WATER PUMP HOUSING

The water pump inlet tube (2) connects the water pump to the coolant adapter. This tube is sealed by an O-ring and held in place by fasteners to the water pump housing.

1. Drain cooling system.

2. Remove the coolant adapter and secondary thermostat.

3. Raise and support vehicle.

4. Remove inlet tube mounting nuts (1).

5. Remove inlet tube (2).

Installation

WATER INLET TUBE

Fig. 127: WATER PUMP INLET TUBE WORLD ENGINE

1. - NUTS
2. - WATER PUMP INLET TUBE
3. - WATER PUMP HOUSING

1. Inspect the O-ring for damage before installing the tube. Replace O-ring as necessary.

2. Lubricate O-rings with soapy water.

3. Install new water inlet gasket between tube and water pump housing (2).

4. Position water pump inlet tube (3) on water pump housing (2). Hand tighten nuts to aide in tube alignment.

5. Install secondary thermostat and coolant adapter. 6. Tighten coolant tube nuts (1) to 24 N.m (212 in. lbs.).

7. Fill cooling system.