Exploded View

1. Water pump
2. Gasket
3. Cylinder block

Removal and Installation

WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from the radiator.

REMOVAL

1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-62, "Draining".

CAUTION:
Perform when engine is cold.

2. Remove front wheel RH.

3. Remove fender protector (RH). Refer to EXT-22, "Exploded View" 4. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-276, "Removal and Installation".

5. Remove timing belt and inner cover. Refer to EM-302, "Exploded View".

6. Remove the water pump.

• Coolant will leak from the cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.

CAUTION:
• Handle the water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.

• Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.

INSTALLATION

• Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Visually make sure there is no significant dirt or rusting on the water pump body and vane.

• Make sure there is no looseness in the vane shaft, and that it turns smoothly when rotated by hand.

• If there are any unusualness, replace the water pump assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check for engine coolant leaks using reservoir tank cap tester. Refer to CO-62, "Inspection".