Honda NSX-T 1998 Manual page 527

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Inspection
1. Remove the timing belt (see page 6-15).
2. Turn the water pump pulley counterclockwise. Check
that it turns freely.
3. Check for signs of seal leakage.
NOTE: A small amount of "weeping" from the bleed
hole is normal.
Turns counterclockwise
BLEED HOLE
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BLEED HOLE
Replacement
1. Remove the timing belt (see page 6-15).
2. Unscrew the bolts, then remove the water pump.
NOTE: Inspect and clean the O-ring groove and
mating surface with the cylinder block.
SPECIAL BOLTS
6 x 1.0 mm: 7 BOLTS
12 N-m
(1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 Ibf-ft)
Replace.
WATER PUMP
SPECIAL BOLTS
8 x 1.25 mm: 2 BOLTS
22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m,
16 Ibf-ft)
Replace.
3. Install the water pump in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE:
• Keep the O-ring in position when installing.
• Clean up spilled engine coolant.
DOWEL PIN
O-RING
Replace.