| TIBURON(GK) >2004 > G 2.0 DOHC > Engine Mechanical System > Cooling System > Water pump>Repair procedures |

DISASSEMBLY
1. | Drain the coolant and disconnect the coolant inlet pipe connection hose from the coolant pump.
2. | Remove the drive belt and engine coolant pump pulley.
3. | Remove the timing belt covers and the timing belt idler.
4. | Remove the coolant pump mounting bolts, then remove the alternator brace.
5. | Remove the coolant pump assembly from the cylinder block.
INSPECTION
1. | Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
2. | Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotation, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
3. | Check for coolant leakage. If coolant leaks the seal is defective. Replace the coolant pump assembly.
REASSEMBLY
1. | Clean the gasket surfaces of the coolant pump body and the cylinder block.
2. | Install a new coolant pump gasket to the coolant pump and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque Coolant pump to cylinder block : 20 ~ 27 Nm (200 ~ 270 kg.cm, 15 ~ 20 lb.ft)
3. | Install the timing tensioner and timing belt. Adjust the timing belt tension.
4. | Install the timing belt covers.
5. | Install the coolant pump pulley and drive belt, and then adjust the belt tension.
6. | Refill the system with clean coolant.
7. | Run the engine and check for leaks.