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3.
Re
p
lace the remainder of the removed parts by reversing the removal
procedure.
WATER
PUMP
To Remove
1.
Drain the cooling system.
2.
Remove the
'V
1
belts.
3.
Release the clips and remove all hoses from the water pump housing.
4.
Release the bolts and remove bolts arid washers together with the water pump
-
housing and gasket. Discard the gasket.
Note that on some engines it may
be necessary to first remove the auxiliary shaft pulley,
in order to gain
access to the water pump retaining bolts.
5.
With the water pump assembly on o bench, remove the pulley and hub using a
suitable press.
I
he water pump
IS
replaced as a complete unlt, theretore,
further dismantling
is
unnecessary.
To Replace
1.
Measure the distance between the body mouritirig surface and the hub mounting
surface of the old water pump, see figure
19.
2.
Apply Loctite
RC35
to the front of the bearing shaft or inside pulley hub,
then press on the
'V'
pulley hub to the dimerisiori of the old pump.
3.
Support the pump shaft while pressing on the hub and also check the
impellor to housing clearance, see figure
19.
Refit the pulley.
4.
Using a new gasket, to which a suitable joiriting compound has been used on
both sides, refit the
housirig assembly to the engine, tightening all bolts to
the
lwdirigs specified in TECHNICAL DATA.
5.
Replace all hoses and tighter1 all securing clips.
6.
Replace the
'V1
belts.
7.
Refill the cooling systern and check for water leaks'with the engine running.
Check all hose clips and drain taps are tight.
ESPRIT
Issue
04/78