V-Ribbed Belt Inspection; Water Pump Inspection; Installation Of O-Ring - Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual

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Quality canvas
Core wire
Adhesive rubber
Rib rubber
W ater pump
O-ring
COOLING
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
2. REMOVAL OF ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET
then jack up the vehicle.
Caution
Jack up carefully, so as not to apply a load to each part.
5. REMOVAL OF DRIVE BELT
Before removing the V-ribbed belt, loosen the water pump
pulley installation bolt.
INSPECTION
V-RIBBED BELT
Check following items and replace if faulty.
Check belt surface for damage, peeling or cracks.
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l Check belt surface for oil or grease.
Check belt rubber for wear or brittleness.
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l Check the pulleys for cracks or damage.
WATER PUMP
l Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace
the water pump assembly if necessary.
l Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and
sluggish rotation, and replace the water pump assembly if
necessary.
l Check the seal unit for leaks, and replace the water pump
assembly if necessary.
Check for water leakage. If water leaks from hole "A", seal
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unit is leaking. Replace as an assembly.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION

26. INSTALLATION OF O-RING

Insert the O-ring to the water inlet pipe, and coat the outer
circumference of the O-ring with water.
By coating with water, the insertion to the water pump will
W ater pipe
become easier.
Caution
1. Care must be taken not to permit engine oil or other
2. When inserting the pipe, check to be sure that there
greases to adhere to the O-ring.
is no sand, dirt, etc. on its inner surface.