Water Pump; Mechanical Seal Inspection; Water Pump Removal - Honda MUV700 big red Service Manual

WATER PUMP
MECHANICAL SEAL INSPECTION
Check for signs of seal leakage.
A small amount of weeping from the bleed hose
(connected to the water pump) located in the under-
body is normal.
REMOVAL
Remove the following:
- floor panel (page 3-12)
- engine front cover (page 3-6)
Drain the coolant from the system (page 7-6).
Release the hose clip from the stay on the oil cooler.
Remove the bolt securing the water pi pes.
Take care nor to
Disconnect the front water hose from the water
damage the water pump and remove
it
from the waler pipe while hold-
hose ing the pipe securely to get the clearance for pump
removal.
Disconnect the upper water hoses from the water
pump.
loosen the three cover bolts.
Remove the followi ng:
- two mounting bolts
- water pump assembly
COOLING SYSTEM
PUMP
WATER
PUMP
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