Section 03-01A: Engine, 2.3L
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

 CAUTION: Do not oil threads that require oil resistant or water resistant sealer.

When installing nuts or bolts, oil the threads with light-weight engine oil.

Water Pump

Provision for wrench clearance has been made in the timing belt inner cover, so only the outer cover must be removed in order to replace the water pump.

 

Removal

  1. Drain cooling system.
  1. Remove four bolts retaining pulley to water pump shaft. Remove fan and shroud.
  1. Remove A/C belt.
  1. Remove power steering belt.
  1. Remove water pump pulley.
  1. Remove heater hose to water pump.
  1. Remove lower radiator hose.
  1. Remove timing belt outer cover bolt, release interlocking tabs and remove cover.
  1. Remove water pump retaining bolts and remove water pump.
  1. Clean water pump gasket surface at cylinder block.







    Item Part Number Description
    1A Screw and Washer
    2 8575 Thermostat Assy
    3 6049 Cylinder Head Assy
    4 8507 Gasket
    5 8501 Water Pump Assy
    6A Bolt
    7 8255 Gasket
    8 8594 Water Outlet Connection
    A Tighten to 20-30 Nm (14-22 Lb-Ft)
 

Installation

  1. Position gasket to water pump (use contact cement). Position water pump to cylinder block and install three retaining bolts. Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A (ESG-M4G194-A) or equivalent to water pump bolts prior to installation.
  1. Install lower radiator hose to water pump.
  1. Install heater hose to the water pump.
  1. Install cam belt cover and retaining bolt. Tighten bolt to 8-12 Nm (6-9 lb-ft).
  1. Position water pump pulley to water pump. Install retaining bolts and tighten to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft).
  1. Position power steering, if so equipped, and generator drive belt to pulleys.
  1. Position A/C compressor drive belt, if so equipped, to respective pulleys.
  1. Install power steering belt and A/C belt. Refer to Section 03-05.
  1. Fill cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03.
  1. Start engine and check for leaks.