Section 03-01A: Engine, 3.8L
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
IN VEHICLE SERVICE

Water Pump

 

Removal

  1. Drain engine cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03.
  1. Remove radiator electric motor (8K621), fan blade (8600) and fan shroud (8146) assembly as outlined in Section 03-03.
  1. Rotate drive belt tensioner (6B209). Remove drive belt (8620).
  1. Remove retaining bolts and water pump pulley (8509).
  1. Remove power steering pump pulley (3A733) and remove water pump to power steering pump brace.
  1. Remove heater water outlet tube retaining bolts and heater water outlet tube (18663) from water pump (8501) .
  1. Disconnect lower radiator hose (8286) from water pump .

     CAUTION: If using a prying device to assist in water pump removal, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

  1. Remove water pump retaining bolts, stud bolts and nuts. Remove water pump . Discard old water pump housing gasket (8507) .
 

Installation

NOTE: Lightly oil all bolt and stud threads before installation except those specifying special sealant.

  1. Clean gasket surfaces on water pump and engine front cover (6019) .
  1. Position a new water pump housing gasket on water pump sealing surface.

    NOTE: Gasket and Trim Adhesive D7AZ-19B508-B or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESR-M11P17-A and ESE-M2G52-A is recommended to hold the water pump housing gasket in position.

    NOTE: The threads of the No. 1 water pump retaining bolt must be coated with Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSK-M2G350-AZ and ESR-M18P7-A before installing.

  1. Position water pump on the engine front cover . Install retaining bolts, stud bolts and nuts.

    Tighten retaining bolts and studs to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft). Tighten retaining nuts to 6-8 Nm (53-71 lb-in).

  1. Inspect O-ring (replace as necessary) and install heater water outlet tube to water pump . Tighten retaining bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb-in).
  1. Install lower radiator hose to water pump . Tighten clamps securely.
  1. Install water pump to power steering pump brace and install water pump pulley .
  1. Install water pump pulley and retaining bolts. Tighten retaining bolts to 16-24 Nm (12-18 lb-ft).
  1. Position drive belt over pulleys. Rotate drive belt tensioner and install drive belt .

     CAUTION: This engine has aluminum cylinder heads and requires a special corrosion inhibiting coolant formula to avoid cooling system damage. Refer to Section 03-03 for the coolant specifications.

  1. Fill engine cooling system with specified coolant.
  1. Start engine and check for coolant leaks.





    Fastener and Hole No. Hole No. Fasteners
    Water Pump Front Cover Part No. Part Name
    1   4 N805112 Stud
    2   2 N805112 Stud
    3 2 9 N804853 Stud
    4 1 8 N804853 Stud
    5   10 N605787 Bolt
    6 9 15 N804756 Stud Bolt
    7 8 16 N605908 Bolt
    8   11 N605787 Bolt
    9 7 17 N804756 Stud Bolt
    10 6 1 N804852 Stud Bolt
    11 5 7 N804853 Stud
    12 4 13 N605908 Bolt
    13 3 14 N605908 Bolt
    14   6 N804839 Bolt
    15   5 N804841 Cap Screw
    3, 4, 10, 11 2, 1, 5 9, 8, 7 N804578 Nut