Water Pump Removal/Installation (3.0L) - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

WATER PUMP
WATER PUMP
REMOVAL I INSTALLATION
Caution
Do not disassemble the water pump. If a problem is found, replace the water pump assembly.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the fan shroud attaching screws and lift the fan shroud out of the two lower attaching clips.
4. Remove the cooling fan retaining bolts, the cooling fan and fan shroud.
5. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
6. Lift the drive belt tensioner pulley in a clockwise direction and remove the drive belt.
7. Remove the water pump pulley.
8. Remove the generator adjusting arm and brace from the throttle body.
9. Disconnect the heater hose from the water pump.
10. Rotate the belt adjuster out of the way.
11. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
12. Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
13. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
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ME1 016-A 4BUOE2-026
1. Water pump 2. Gasket
Installation Note
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page E2-14 Installation Note
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page E2-14