Water Pump - Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Service Manual

WATER PUMP

REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Drain cooling system by loosening drain plug of radiator.
3) Remove timing belt referring to "TIMING BELT AND BELT TEN-
SIONER" in Section 6A3.
4) Remove water pump assembly (1).
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble water pump.
If any repair is required on pump, replace it as assembly.
INSPECTION
D Rotate water pump by hand to check for smooth operation. If
pump does not rotate smoothly or makes abnormal noise, replace
it.
D Inspect water pump impeller for damage.
Replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
1) Install new pump gasket (2) to water pump (1).
2) Install water pump to cylinder block.
Tightening torque
Water pump bolt (a): 15 N
3) Install timing belt and timing belt covers referring to "TIMING
BELT AND BELT TENSIONER" in Section 6A3.
4) Connect negative cable at battery.
5) Fill coolant.
6) After installation, check each part for leakage.
ENGINE COOLING 6B-13
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m (1.5 kg-m, 11.0 lb-ft)