Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)

Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual / Engine / Engine Cooling / Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)

Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51- A1

Removal and Installation

Mach I

1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.

Cobra

2. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.

Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)

3. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the supercharger drive belt.

Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)

4. Remove the coolant hose mounting bolt.

Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)

5. Remove the belt idler bracket support assembly.

Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)

All vehicles

6. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

7. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.

Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)

8. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section.

9. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.

Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)

10. Remove the four bolts and the coolant pump.

Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)

11. If necessary, wipe the coolant pump mounting surface with a soft cloth.

12. CAUTION: Do not rotate the coolant pump housing once installed in the engine.

Damage to the O-ring seal can occur, causing the coolant pump to leak.

NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate with the same clean engine coolant that is present in the system. Do not mix coolant types.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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