Water Pump Replacement L61 /LE5

Tools Required

1. Remove the thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement .
2. Remove the coolant heater. Refer to Coolant Heater Replacement .
3. Remove the windshield washer solvent container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement .
4. Remove the water pump access plate from the front cover.




Important: The water pump holding tool supports the sprocket and chain during water pump service. The tool must be used or the balance shaft must be re-timed.

5. Install the J 43651 into position.
6. Tighten the bolts on the water pump holding tool into the threads on the water pump sprocket.
7. Install the access cover bolts that were removed earlier to secure the water pump holding tool to the front cover assembly.
8. Remove the 3 inner water pump sprocket to water pump blots.




Important: Be sure to remove both water pump bolts from the front of the engine block.

9. Remove the 2 water pump bolts.



10. Remove the rear 2 water pump bolts.



11. Remove the engine harness clip nut (2) from the water pump stud.
12. Remove the engine harness clip (1) from the stud.



13. Remove the water pump.

1. Apply sealant to the water pump drain plug. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers or Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the water pump drain plug.

Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).





Important: 

•	Prior to installing the water pump, read the entire procedure. This will help avoid balance shaft chain re-timing and ensure proper sealing.

•	A guide pin can be created using a M6 m x 6 mm stud to aid in water pump alignment. . Thread the pin into the water pump sprocket.

3. Using the J 25025-5 or the guide pin that was created, align the pin with the water pump holding tool.
4. Position the water pump against the engine block and hand tighten the water pump bolts.
5. Install the inner water pump sprocket bolts. After 2 are snug, remove the guide pin and install the 3rd bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the water pump bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

6. Tighten the water pump sprocket bolts last.

Tighten
Tighten the water pump sprocket bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




7. Remove the J 43651 .



8. Install the water pump access plate and bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

9. Install the coolant heater. Refer to Coolant Heater Replacement .
10. Install the windshield washer solvent container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement .
11. Install the thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement .