Water pump replacement

Tiny
RMOLZON
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  • 1997 FORD CONTOUR
  • 2.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I have a leak from the water pump. How do I replace the water pump on the car listed above?
Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 AT 9:48 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

I attached a picture and the procedure for replacing the water pump.

Roy

Re, oval:
1. Drain engine cooling system
2. Remove water pump pulley shield.
3. Rotate water pump drive belt tensioner (6B209) clockwise to relieve tension on drive belt (8620). Remove drive belt from water pump (8501) and water pump drive pulley.
4. Remove water pump inlet and outlet hoses from water pump.
5. Remove three water pump-to-left hand cylinder head retaining bolts and remove water pump from engine.
6. If required, separate water pump from water pump housing and remove water pump drive belt tensioner.
7. Inspect water pump and hoses for wear or damage. Replace components as required.

Installation:
1. Clean water pump-to-water pump housing gasket sealing surfaces using a wire brush, if required.
2. If removed, install water pump to water pump housing with a new gasket. Tighten water pump to water pump housing retaining bolts to 22-25 Nm (16-18 ft. Lbs.).

Caution: Water pump retaining bolts must be replaced with new bolts. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.

3. Install water pump and new torque-to-yield water pump retaining bolts onto left hand cylinder head (6049). Tighten new water pump retaining bolts to 15-18 Nm (11-13 ft. Lbs.), Then rotate retaining bolts 85-95°.
4. If removed, install water pump drive belt tensioner to water pump housing. Tighten retaining bolt to 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.).
5. Lubricate water pump inlet and outlet hoses with Silicone Lubricant COAZ-19553-AA or D7AZ-19553-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M13P4-A. Install water pump inlet and outlet hoses onto water pump. Install water pump outlet hose spring clamp securely.
6. Rotate water pump drive belt tensioner clockwise and install water pump drive belt. Carefully release drive belt tensioner.
7. Install water pump pulley shield.
8. Fill engine cooling system.
9. Run engine and check for coolant leaks.
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Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 AT 1:25 PM

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