REMOVAL OF WATER PUMP ON 95 MERCURY VILLAGER - 1995 Mercury Villager

Go here too http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/villagerquest/ Section 03-01: Engine 1996 Villager Workshop Manual IN-VEHICLE SERVICE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Water Pump Removal Water Pump Removal Drain the cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03 for the procedure. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). Remove the generator drive belt, water pump and power steering pump drive belt, and the A/C compressor drive belt (if equipped). Refer to Section 03-05 for the removal procedures. Raise and support the vehicle. Use Strap Wrench D85L-6000-A or equivalent to hold the water pump pulley (8509) while removing the four water pump pulley bolts. Remove the water pump pulley from the water pump (8501). Remove the crankshaft pulley (6312). Refer to the procedure in this section. Remove the five lower engine front cover bolts and the lower engine front cover (6019). NOTE: Make a note of the location of the one water pump stud/bolt for ease of installation. Remove the six water pump bolts. Remove the water pump. Installation NOTE: Ensure the mating surfaces between the water pump and the cylinder block (6010) are cleaned of any sealant material. Install a continuous 2.0-3.0mm (0.079-0.118 inch) wide bead of Gasket Maker E2AZ-19562-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G348-A5, on the water pump and position the water pump on the cylinder block. NOTE: Refer to the note made during removal for the location of the stud/bolt. Install the six water pump bolts. Tighten the water pump bolts to 16-21 Nm (12-15 lb-ft). Position the water pump pulley on the water pump and install the four water pump pulley bolts. Use Strap Wrench D85L-6000-A or equivalent to hold the water pump pulley, and tighten the four water pump pulley bolts to 16-21 Nm (12-15 lb-ft). Install the lower engine front cover and the five lower engine front cover bolts. Tighten the five lower engine front cover bolts to 3-5 Nm (27-44 lb-in). Install the crankshaft pulley. Refer to the procedure in this section. Lower the vehicle. Install and adjust the generator drive belt, water pump and power steering pump drive belt, and the A/C compressor drive belt (if equipped). Refer to Section 03-05 for the installation and adjustment procedures. Connect the battery ground cable. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03 for the procedure. Start the engine (6007) and check for leaks.

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