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- Posted on Mar 15, 2015
Re: where is the waterpump on 2003kia sorento lx ?
Water pump is Timing belt driven. It is below the Camshaft sprocket, in the timing case. If you want to repair/replace it here are the instructions.
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COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
- Using the drain plug, drain the coolant.
- Remove the drive belt and the engine coolant pump pulley.
- Remove the timing belt cover, the auto tensioner and idler pulley.
- Remove the water outlet fitting, the thermostat case and the water pump fitting.
- Remove the engine coolant pump mounting bolts.
- Remove the engine coolant pump assembly from the cylinder block.
INSPECTION
- Check the engine coolant Water pump for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the pump assembly if necessary.
- Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotation and replace the pump assembly if necessary.
- Check the seal it for leaks and replace the pump assembly if necessary.
INSTALLATION
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- Clean the gasket surfaces of the engine coolant pump body and the cylinder block.
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- Install the new engine coolant pump gasket and pump assembly. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque
Engine coolant pump bolt:
Head mark "7": 17 - 22 Nm(170 - 220 kg.cm, 12 - 16 ft. lbs.)
- Install the water pump fitting, the thermostat case and the water outlet fitting.
- Install the auto tensioner and timing belt. Adjust the timing belt tension, then install the timing belt cover.
- Install the drive belt, coolant pump pulley and then adjust the auto tensioner.
- Refill the coolant.
- Run the engine and check for leaks.
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