Nissan 2006 Maxima ENGINE - WATER PUMP; Water Pump Service

CO-16
Revision: October 2006
WATER PUMP
2006 Maxima
WATER PUMP PFP:21020
Removal and Installation EBS00RDF
CAUTION:
● When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to get coolant on drive belt.
● Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
● After installing water pump, connect hose and clamp securely, then check for leaks using radiator
cap tester.
REMOVAL
1. Drain coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-10, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
2. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Reposition IPDM/ER aside. Refer to PG-30, "
Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
4. Remove RH wheel and tire and the splash shield.
5. Remove drive belts.
6. Remove idler pulley, then the power steering and generator adjusting bars.
7. Support engine and remove the front engine insulator and bracket. Refer to EM-118, "
Removal and Instal-
lation" .
8. Remove water drain plug on water pump side of cylinder block.
9. Remove chain tensioner cover and water pump cover.
10. Remove the timing chain tensioner assembly.
a. Pull the lever down and release the plunger stopper tab.
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