Water Pump Inspection; Water Pump Replacement - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

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Water Pump Inspection
1. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-261.
2. Turn the water pump pulley counterclockwise.
Check that it turns freely.
3. Check for signs of seal leakage. A small amount of
"weeping" from the bleed holes (AI is normal.
Water Pump Replacement
1. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-261.
2. Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-61.
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-11 I.
4. Remove the six bolts securing the water pump,
then remove the water pump (AI.
A~
6x 1.0mm
12 N·m (1.2 kg!·m,
a.7Ib!·It)
5. Inspect and clean the O-ring groove and mating
surface with the water passage.
6. Install the water pump with new O-rings in the
reverse order of removal.
7. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
8. Install the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-121.
9. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed
air from the cooling system with the heater valve
open (see page 10-61.
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